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  • This is magnificent.
  • Magnificent Mary Oliver poem.  I cared enough long ago to cut out and frame the final two lines--"Tell me, what is it you plan to do  With your one wild and precious life?"--so I can see them daily.
  • Laura Brennan commented on her article Talking for Writers
    @Joy: Breathe...it's okay!  Here's the deal: in order to sell something, you need to talk about it.  That's a pitch.  That's all it is.  The ability to talk about your...
  • Awl... now this was/is simply magnificent!!! Of course I've long ago determined what my one thing is; actually it was 10/ 7 since mastered... but the joy in finding th...
  • Hi Elizabeth, Congratulation on your book launch. That is terrific. I live in Portland and did my first launch at Annie Bloom's books--another place known for helping...
  • Thank you for this piece on your pitch.  That crippling self- doubt is murderous to writers. Your sister's support is a magnificent tool that few have available, howev...
  • Fascinating stuff, Sarah. And lots for me to think about when Elaine Showalter and I are due to speak on the thorny subject of women and self-promotion at the London s...
  • Absolutely magnificent piece, I felt as though I were there with you in the sunshine on the beach, relaxed, if only for a day. Thank you for sharing a slice of Portugal with us!
  • Outstanding!! Big hug and best wishes! Will follow and support you every step of the way. What an incredible learning experience for the She Writes community! Thank you for sharing and including us in your magnificent venture!
  • Wow...beautiful as always, bella...I adore it!  I've been dying to read new stuff of yours, and I'm so thrilled to have come across this!  Spectacular!   (Just a few m...