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Six Simple Tips for Unblocking “Writer’s Block” (From a Guy Who Writes a Lot)

I don’t believe in “writer’s block” any more than I do “brick-layer’s block” or “accountant’s block”. I have, however, experienced acute cases of “really-don’t-feel-like-working-today” and the occasional bout of “this-is-a-particularly-crappy-task inertia”. Yes, writing – like any creative field – is made much easier by a stiff shot of inspiration, comfortable surroundings and an exciting, shiny

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Gord Laws Voice Samples: FHM 100 Sexiest 2013 Radio ads

A pair of radio ads I voiced (and wrote) for FHM’s annual 100 Sexiest issue, 2013. A lot of fun, these. They ultimately led to my winning the FHM advertising account for Owenkessel a few months later. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/124527032″ params=”color=ff6600&auto_play=false&show_artwork=true” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /] [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/124526471″ params=”color=ff6600&auto_play=false&show_artwork=true” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

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To Be a Man (2007)

A rather long, but entirely sincere blog I wrote detailing my thoughts on “manhood”. In 2007, I had a completely different job, there was almost 160kg of me, and my outlook was very different. This piece is rough, the grammar’s imperfect, but it reminds me of how it felt to be me back then. To