Alan j Wright
@alwriting.bsky.social
Education consultant, writer, poet, curious learner and lover of music, food and irrefutable facts. https://www.alanjwrightauthorpoet.com/
From The Photo Archives. Storm in Mornington Harbour.
December 12, 2025 at 11:11 PM
From The Photo Archives. Storm in Mornington Harbour.
From the Photo Archives. Silhoetted Surfers on Legian beach , Bali
December 12, 2025 at 11:08 PM
From the Photo Archives. Silhoetted Surfers on Legian beach , Bali
POETRY FRIDAY This week I'm harvesting haiku in a small notebook. It's calming and contemplative and delivers just the right vibes. Check out my bounty.
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#poetryfriday #haiku #poetry #writersnotebook
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#poetryfriday #haiku #poetry #writersnotebook
December 11, 2025 at 11:45 PM
POETRY FRIDAY This week I'm harvesting haiku in a small notebook. It's calming and contemplative and delivers just the right vibes. Check out my bounty.
alanjwrightpoetrypizzazz.blogspot.com/2025/12/harv...
#poetryfriday #haiku #poetry #writersnotebook
alanjwrightpoetrypizzazz.blogspot.com/2025/12/harv...
#poetryfriday #haiku #poetry #writersnotebook
Available in January 2026. My latest poetry anthology, 'The Shortest Way Home -short form verse.' A preview...
#poetry #shortpoems #poems #anthology
#poetry #shortpoems #poems #anthology
December 11, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Available in January 2026. My latest poetry anthology, 'The Shortest Way Home -short form verse.' A preview...
#poetry #shortpoems #poems #anthology
#poetry #shortpoems #poems #anthology
I find myself grinning, clapping, cheering...
‘By failing to read or listen to poets, society dooms itself to inferior modes of articulation, those of the politician or the salesman or the charlatan.’
Joseph Brodsky
‘By failing to read or listen to poets, society dooms itself to inferior modes of articulation, those of the politician or the salesman or the charlatan.’
Joseph Brodsky
December 8, 2025 at 9:35 PM
I find myself grinning, clapping, cheering...
‘By failing to read or listen to poets, society dooms itself to inferior modes of articulation, those of the politician or the salesman or the charlatan.’
Joseph Brodsky
‘By failing to read or listen to poets, society dooms itself to inferior modes of articulation, those of the politician or the salesman or the charlatan.’
Joseph Brodsky
December 8, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Paint Sample Poetry:
December 7, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Paint Sample Poetry:
Isn't it amazing that we can learn to be more effective writers and more effective teachers of writing by closely reading the words of writers we have never met. Such an enduring and generous gift to a reader.
Alan j Wright
Alan j Wright
December 7, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Isn't it amazing that we can learn to be more effective writers and more effective teachers of writing by closely reading the words of writers we have never met. Such an enduring and generous gift to a reader.
Alan j Wright
Alan j Wright
Owning an extensive collection of books in the home is one of the best things you can do for your children academically. Not such a bad thing for you either..:
December 7, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Owning an extensive collection of books in the home is one of the best things you can do for your children academically. Not such a bad thing for you either..:
A person who never reads only lives one life. Give children books so they may live a thousand lives.
Oh that's right, it's almost Christmas!
Oh that's right, it's almost Christmas!
December 7, 2025 at 10:51 PM
A person who never reads only lives one life. Give children books so they may live a thousand lives.
Oh that's right, it's almost Christmas!
Oh that's right, it's almost Christmas!
'Notebook Notions' Alan j Wright, coming soon. Published by Amba Press.
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#writersnotebook #education #writing #teaching
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#writersnotebook #education #writing #teaching
December 7, 2025 at 2:01 AM
'Notebook Notions' Alan j Wright, coming soon. Published by Amba Press.
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#writersnotebook #education #writing #teaching
livinglifetwice-alwrite.blogspot.com/2025/12/notebo…
#writersnotebook #education #writing #teaching
New Poem: 'Making Frankenstein's Monster, Model No. 25.'
Fun with the construction...
Fun with the construction...
December 2, 2025 at 11:45 PM
New Poem: 'Making Frankenstein's Monster, Model No. 25.'
Fun with the construction...
Fun with the construction...
Re-reading Tom Romano's, 'Write What Matters'
'Notebook writing opened me, made me a better man, more vulnerable, more empathetic (an indispensable quality in a teacher).'
'Notebook writing opened me, made me a better man, more vulnerable, more empathetic (an indispensable quality in a teacher).'
December 2, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Re-reading Tom Romano's, 'Write What Matters'
'Notebook writing opened me, made me a better man, more vulnerable, more empathetic (an indispensable quality in a teacher).'
'Notebook writing opened me, made me a better man, more vulnerable, more empathetic (an indispensable quality in a teacher).'
'Getting a writer's notebook is like buying shoes. You have to find the one that fits. And you are the only person who can tell if it pinches.'
Jean Little
Jean Little
December 2, 2025 at 9:57 PM
'Getting a writer's notebook is like buying shoes. You have to find the one that fits. And you are the only person who can tell if it pinches.'
Jean Little
Jean Little
Looking forward to the release of my latest book, 'Notebook Notions' in February 2026 with the great support of the wonderful team at Amba Press.
December 2, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Looking forward to the release of my latest book, 'Notebook Notions' in February 2026 with the great support of the wonderful team at Amba Press.
'There is more than one teacher of writing in any classroom. Student insights are important.' They will emerge when reflection is mindfully encouraged.'
December 1, 2025 at 9:50 PM
'There is more than one teacher of writing in any classroom. Student insights are important.' They will emerge when reflection is mindfully encouraged.'
'Girl at the Market ' poem reprised.
November 29, 2025 at 9:40 PM
'Girl at the Market ' poem reprised.
Excited to share pre-release details for my new book 'Notebook Notions-Using a Writer's Notebook to Harvest Ideas and Transform Your Teaching' (Amba Press, February 2026)
Follow the link for more information.
ambapress.com.au/products/noteb…
Follow the link for more information.
ambapress.com.au/products/noteb…
November 29, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Excited to share pre-release details for my new book 'Notebook Notions-Using a Writer's Notebook to Harvest Ideas and Transform Your Teaching' (Amba Press, February 2026)
Follow the link for more information.
ambapress.com.au/products/noteb…
Follow the link for more information.
ambapress.com.au/products/noteb…
Even a short walk in the woods can produce a sense of awe when you learn to let go of stress and pay attention to small details.
-How to Find Awe in Everyday Things
Sidney Stevens
#monbulk #forestwalk #sassafrascreek
-How to Find Awe in Everyday Things
Sidney Stevens
#monbulk #forestwalk #sassafrascreek
November 27, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Even a short walk in the woods can produce a sense of awe when you learn to let go of stress and pay attention to small details.
-How to Find Awe in Everyday Things
Sidney Stevens
#monbulk #forestwalk #sassafrascreek
-How to Find Awe in Everyday Things
Sidney Stevens
#monbulk #forestwalk #sassafrascreek
Looking forward to the release of this book by Ralph Fletcher in February 2026.
November 27, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Looking forward to the release of this book by Ralph Fletcher in February 2026.
The challenge is to convince kids the very pencil they are holding may contain the best words they've ever written. Attitude's everything.
November 21, 2025 at 10:02 PM
The challenge is to convince kids the very pencil they are holding may contain the best words they've ever written. Attitude's everything.
From the Photo Archives:
Sparrow ready to take flight from Pittsburgh airport.
Sparrow ready to take flight from Pittsburgh airport.
November 21, 2025 at 9:44 PM
From the Photo Archives:
Sparrow ready to take flight from Pittsburgh airport.
Sparrow ready to take flight from Pittsburgh airport.
It's Poetry Friday! A visit to a local greengrocery sparked this poem. Something of an ode to fresh produce. Vegetable inspired verse proved very fruitful to this poet.
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#poetryfriday #verse #poetry
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#poetryfriday #verse #poetry
November 14, 2025 at 8:13 AM
It's Poetry Friday! A visit to a local greengrocery sparked this poem. Something of an ode to fresh produce. Vegetable inspired verse proved very fruitful to this poet.
alanjwrightpoetrypizzazz.blogspot.com/2025/11/scen...
#poetryfriday #verse #poetry
alanjwrightpoetrypizzazz.blogspot.com/2025/11/scen...
#poetryfriday #verse #poetry
I'm going early with this one...
Book suggestion for Christmas?
Buy some!
Book suggestion for Christmas?
Buy some!
November 13, 2025 at 9:47 PM
I'm going early with this one...
Book suggestion for Christmas?
Buy some!
Book suggestion for Christmas?
Buy some!
‘And high on the beach, a line of foam dries in the sun.’
I Am The Ocean
Suzanna Marshak
I Am The Ocean
Suzanna Marshak
November 12, 2025 at 10:29 PM
‘And high on the beach, a line of foam dries in the sun.’
I Am The Ocean
Suzanna Marshak
I Am The Ocean
Suzanna Marshak