Maria: Thanks for your post. You've shared valuable information. It reminds us that common decency (a phrase that was more popular in the past), such as not trashing t...
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Constructive criticism is good, it is an opportunity for us to learn and get better at what we do. It is a learning process and we must continue to embrace change and learning to be successful. Good article.
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I love this sentiment. My favorite phrase of my mother's was/is: "Aren't we wonderful!" I find the best way to practice self-acceptance is to look yourself right in the mirror and tell yourself you are wonderful. Give it a try. It really does work!
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Thank you, profoundly, for writing up your experiences. I had an agent whose husband fell ill, and she retired. Another had a disagreement with her business (and possi...
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Thank you, Diane - and Katherine.
I think your thoughts about 'chic-lit', Diane, were spot on (I put the label in quote marks because I refuse to acknowledge this cate...
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Tayari, Brava! on distilling the essence of your novel in such a clear cut manner. My main struggle over the years has been to decide whose story I'm telling. I've shi...
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Ardyth, I agree that kids care about these issues. That's why I wrote the book in the first place--I didn't see anything like it and knew how much young people care ab...
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Love this, so many good comments too, not much more for me to say except that I've had that simple phrase, be generous, in the back of my head for past few days since reading this. A good thought to keep.
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When I edit for others, I bring it to their attention. I call it their "crutch words and phrases" because they rely upon them so much. I'll highlight the words or phra...
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Thank you for this, I think you wrote it just for me. I have been nervous and a little fearful of the upcoming week. Come Next Monday, I will not have a steady income....
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