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Justin Attas: Writer, Hiker, Prospective Teacher, Lifelong Learner

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My #elevatorpitch for Strand. Do you have one? If not, you should! Learn how to craft one of these, about self promotion as self care, and hear a whole load more about Strand in my video today. PREMIERES TODAY at 4:00 PM EST. You can find the video at the **LINK IN MY BIO** Please share to support :) #writing #community #writingcommunity #selfpromotion #selfcare #talk #work #worthit #fightforyourdreams #connect #support #laugh #learn #humor #videos #youtube #shameless #consumer #creator #liftup https://www.instagram.com/p/B7TvNJxgqI3/?igshid=eg0o27jy8ocv

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**LINK IN BIO** Please share this one to support our little community! Here’s a teaser for my #premiere video later! Goes up at 4:00 PM EST! Let’s talk about the division between #plotters and #pantsers, and why you should use techniques from both. It’s all about balance, peeps. Be there when it goes live to chime in with YOUR thoughts on these two very different camps of #writing. No matter which way you swing, this video will help you form a solid #plan for your story. #writinghelp #writingcommunity #writingvideos #plottersvspanster #whynotboth #guidance #growth #youtube #support #follow #liftup https://www.instagram.com/p/B7BlfqRA4el/?igshid=c0lpca1sb3g0

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Always glad to have a bit of help while I #edit my next #video for you guys. Coming TOMORROW: a few tips to help you get started on “The Plan” for your big story. #pets #cats #skooliepets #help #tips #writing #writingcommunity #learn #laugh #entertainment #information #story # https://www.instagram.com/p/B6_cmcOA9m2/?igshid=199doqpozu8p

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Last video of the year gang! Just a few ingredients to make your supporting characters show-stealing all-stars, instead of background fillers. Loving all the positive feedback and support. Hope to bring you guys even more writing and skoolie help NEXT YEAR... couldn’t resist ;) #sorrynotsorry #writing #skoolie #youtube #videos #wrapup #help #support #skillbuilding #subscribe #followformore #letmehelp #letsdoittogether #youcangetbetter #socani #love #connect #feedback #cooking #recipe #outofthebox #teaching #learn #laugh #info #entertainment https://www.instagram.com/p/B6wHf81A4Ds/?igshid=1pprdpqq9t54k

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Trying to survive the cold in a skoolie? Don’t miss the rest of this tip video. Winter hits hard, but we can hit back. **LINK IN BIO** #winter #fightclub #iceicebaby #skoolie #buslife #beepbeep #homeiswhereyouparkit #schoolbus #conversion #schoolbusconversion #challenges #overcome #adapt #roughingit #countdowntospring https://www.instagram.com/p/B6eoIC5gm-u/?igshid=1e92g6n3bqdyr

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You’re telling me I’ve been doing this all wrong? That I could have just harnessed animal life force to get high speed internet all along!? #skooliepets #helpers #work #play #blurredlines #cat #dog #puppy #kitty #petsofinstagram #writing #videos #buslife #facepalm #duh #whydidntithinkofthat https://www.instagram.com/p/B6d-iHAgpDa/?igshid=pj556ljzt5cd

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Don’t let your supporting cast be a bunch of cardboard cutout chuds. Try the three activities in the most recent video at the **LINK IN MY BIO** complete with a #worksheet to upgrade your supporting characters to spinoff-worthy heart thieves. #writing #writingcommunity #improve #skill #support #enhance #writers #writing #writersofinstagram #amwriting #youtube #video #tutorial #interactive #howto #fun #funny #laugh #learn #info #entertainment https://www.instagram.com/p/B6L1B2upa-I/?igshid=1ul1a718fq7d9

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This just in from the Roadside Writer: I’m actually NOT dead! Sorry I’ve been so quiet these past 2 weeks. #struggling with some life adjustments but it’s all good. And something really good IS coming from it. Worksheets baby. That’s right. Here’s a lil #sneakpeek at what’s coming for you guys next week. Printouts for you to fill out as a guide to building your story to go along with my videos! More coming soon. Thanks for bearing with me, guys and gals. #writing #writingcommunity #patience #connect #skillbuilding #growth #guide #howto #tutorial #fun #laugh #learn #backfromthedead #loveyouguys #thanksforwaiting #workhard #playhard https://www.instagram.com/p/B5_oVUmAq89/?igshid=1tcwv1ntsvph

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Some pics from our #adventure this week! Thanks @straight_up_treble for coming to visit us for Katie’s birthday! We had such a blast hiking down to Shamokin Falls on the old #appalachiantrail with you. So many good spots around here, damn. #hiking #outdoors #waterfall #river #trail #mountains #forests #friend #visit #virginia #countryside #nature #winter #chill #experience #greatspottoeat #puppy #hikingdog #seniorpets #olddog #lovely #journey https://www.instagram.com/p/B56JqozAYBr/?igshid=1gzp91tx9hnxx

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Some footage of how my life is going right now. In lieu of a video for this week. I was going to try and redo my channel trailer at least but... yeah. Somethings wrong with our internet. The short version is: I’ve been staring at these... ALL WEEK. I haven’t gotten a damn thing done. I haven’t done anything besides lie around with migraines from failing to do anything. I’m really sorry I have no new content for you guys. I even called my internet provider to say WHAT THE HELL. And still... this. Here’s to hoping this gets better. If not I don’t know what I’m going to do. #writing #notwriting #notfilming #notediting #frustrated #loading #bashmyskullinplease #hate #anger #software #hardware #imgoingtothrowthisthingoffacliff #nowork #lost #aggravated https://www.instagram.com/p/B5n_Z5ZgBT7/?igshid=1j62q23v01h2b

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This week on my 2 minute #writinghelp series, we tackle the often overlooked side character. Never underestimate your supporting cast. Have them DO something! P.S. the tip session is 2 minutes but I was having too much fun to keep the whole video that short. #sorrynotsorry Subscribe at the **LINK IN MY BIO** to support more fun writing help! #writingcommunity #connect #support #subscribe #short #videos #entertainment #humor #information #instruction #craft #laugh #learn #subscribe #community #writersofinstagram #creative #tips #outsidethebox https://www.instagram.com/p/B5dWRTSgjmy/?igshid=1dplw0lh5w8us

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**SWIPE LEFT!** My co star for this week, Ivy! She was so good, she got zucchini (her favorite) as a reward. Two minute writing help is coming for you towards the end of the week. Warning: laughs and great advice on supporting characters inbound. #critters #bugslife #ivy #millipede #pocketpets #treat #loveforall #helper #youtube #videos #teaser #staytuned #morecoming #writing #writinghelp #writingcommunity #connect #subscribe #advice #tips #laugh #learn #humor #entertainment #information https://www.instagram.com/p/B5WEOyBgv1Y/?igshid=h0eu17e75y2y

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Some love for my co stars! 🐭🐱🐶🐢🐛from the latest Roadside Writer #video! Finish the #tour I started of our skoolie last week. Check out other awesome indoor features like the rat jungle gym at the **LINK IN MY BIO** #schoolbus #conversion #schoolbusconversion #skoolie #beepbeep #homeiswhereyouparkit #tinyhome #tinyhouse #tinyhouseliving #walkthrough #tutorial #laugh #learn #mobileliving #pocketpets #skooliepets #pets #critters #rats #cats #mice #dogs #turtles #subscribe connect #follow https://www.instagram.com/p/B5Qv6AogzbL/?igshid=ziw5cmvc2snt

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**swipe left!*** Some #progress shots from when were still building. More coming in my video this weekend! When I lay back in bed or sit at my desk now, I can’t believe it ever looked this way. I can’t believe the only thing in my agenda was once “build our home”. We’re finally living the dream we worked so hard to create. #video coming this weekend featuring pics like these and walkthroughs of the bus interior! #subscribe to the **LINK IN MY BIO** for more! #skoolie #conversion #schoolbus #buslife #homeiswhereyouparkit #beepbeep #renegade #build #construction #diy #throwback #walkthrough #howto #help #connect #subscribe #thenandnow #teaser #preview #youtube https://www.instagram.com/p/B5LCTEcAYQW/?igshid=c3qg6asgha6x

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Latest #video fresh from the #YouTube griddle! This is one I’ve talked about a lot, and finally started. I give you the skoolie tour for Penelope, everyone! Part II coming next week. Here I go over everything we did from the outside to the driver’s area. I hope this helps, if you’re stuck or just curious! #subscribe to support more fun #writing help and #skoolie videos! #writingcommunity #skooliecommunity #homeiswhereyouparkit #beepbeep #schoolbus #conversion #schoolbusconversion #tinyhome #dreamhome #diy #howto #demonstrations #tour #pov #connect #support #skoolielove https://www.instagram.com/p/B479MsOg-hO/?igshid=nzjyei8oj75d

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Another video on #antagonists from the Roadside Writer! This time, we’re cooking up a bittersweet cold antagonist salad. It’s a tricky balance, crafting a character who’s relatable, even if they ARE against your main character. This writing recipe will set you off to a good start. And make you laugh, if you have a soul. #writing #help #writinghelp #writingcommunity #laugh #learn #info #entertainment #humor #parody #cooking #recipe #delicious #badguy #villain #trope #overcome #improvement #support #connect #subscribe #follow #share #video #youtube https://www.instagram.com/p/B4vZVQ8Ay1N/?igshid=734lhdc2crmp

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**swipe left** The great views of just one morning here in sunny, chilly Virginia. The first two are from a horse farm just up the hill from our campground. I jogged back to the wonderful home in pic three. I got to send off my amazing wife in the last pic for her first day of work as a full-time wildlife rehabber. It’s a beautiful life. #grateful #country #countryside #virginia # #views #horses #animals #travel #newhome #run #running #liveyourdream #skoolie #schoolbusconversion #skoolife #skooliewife #happywifehappylife #freedom #freelance #inspiration #colors #fall #shenadoahvalley #campground #beepbeep #homeiswhereyouparkit https://www.instagram.com/p/B4dXTsWAZkI/?igshid=td8vvqyevet