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New: Chicago Writers Podcast

April 25, 2020 By Dan Finnen

At last, I’m able to unveil a project I’ve been working on the past few months! The Chicago Writers Podcast is a new podcast that I host and produce, and each episode features an interview with a different author, storyteller, literary professional, or other interesting human about the art and business of writing. The first […]

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Filed Under: Writing Tagged With: books, Chicago, chicago writers podcast, interviews, novels, podcast, writing

Calumet Closes Its Doors

March 13, 2014 By Dan Finnen

…and another giant falls in the interminable death march of retail. I’ve spent quite a bit of time and money down at the Chicago Calumet location buying all sorts of good stuff for both myself and my company. Especially in time sensitive situations, having a place to purchase professional grade equipment locally has been invaluable. […]

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Filed Under: Photography Tagged With: Calumet, Chicago, retail, store

I’m going to write a 50,000 word novel in a month

January 29, 2014 By Dan Finnen

I have a concept for a young adult fiction series called ‘Robot Farts’ that I’ve been working on for some time. I’ve written out synopses, spelled out characters, and even written a handful of chapters. I can’t wait to write it. I think it has potential, and I really want it to be good. So […]

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Filed Under: Writing Tagged With: Chicago, insanity, nanowrimo, novel, The Sausage King, writing

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Recent Articles

  • Fuji Instax Instant Film Camera Buying Guide
  • Dan’s Guide to Buying New and Used Polaroid Cameras
  • Instax Square SQ1 and SQ40 Camera Guide

Recent Reviews

  • Polaroid Flip Instant Film Camera Review
  • Polaroid Now+ (Plus) Gen 3 Instant Camera Review
  • Boox Palma Android e-Reader Review
  • Nikon Z6 III Camera Review – From a Z6 I Owner’s Perspective
  • Fuji Instax Wide 400 Instant Film Camera Review

Recent Blog Posts

  • New: Polaroid Flip Reviews
  • New: Polaroid Now+ Gen 3 Reviews
  • New: Travel Gallery
  • Why I don’t review ‘hybrid’ ‘film’ ‘cameras’
  • New: Nikon Z6 III Review

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About Me

I’m a writer, photographer, co-owner of Polymyth, host of the Chicago Writers Podcast, Super Gear Land, and more. You can reach me at hello (at) danfinnen.com.

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