In this episode, Corey and Ben discuss their creative process as poets, sharing their poems written in the style of Charles Bukowski. They explore Bukowski's life, writing style, and rules for writing, providing insights and reflections on the creative journey. The conversation delves into the importance of giving oneself time to mature as a writer, the discipline of writing consistently, and the value of simplicity and brevity in creative expression. The conversation explores Charles Bukowski's rules for writing and their application to creativity. It delves into the importance of setting goals, finding creative outlets, treating creative work like a job, embracing rejection, and avoiding overworking. The hosts share personal experiences and insights, emphasizing the balance between creativity and practicality. ---------------------------- Each week on Two Poets podcast, we talk about living life as a creative individual and what that entails. Join us each week as we try our hardest, to figure it out. ---------------------------------- Insta: TwoPoetsPodcast TikTok: TwoPoetsPodcast YouTube: https://youtube.com/@TwoPoetsPodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0XzO3la6L6xi0gOnmEhhSY?si=d713ddbb35184e03 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-poets/id1680090952 Ben's book: https://a.co/d/cjrBvj9 Corey's Book: https://a.co/d/bvYFAYy   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.