William Stafford (1914–1993) was already 48 years old when he published his first book of poems, which went on to win the National Book Award in 1963. Just something to keep in mind. And he had great handwriting, as above. Here are two of his poems that relate to creativity, notebooks, and permission: What’s in My Journal Odd things, like …
Poet William Stafford on Journals, Permission, and “So What Are You Working On These Days?”
