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Nicole Bross's avatar

“Serious writers don’t write books like mine” is what I tell myself every time I apply for a grant, or a residency, or anything where I feel like I’m going to be compared to others. It’s such a paralyzing thought!

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Trisha Loehr's avatar

Dinah! This is exactly what I need and what I was talking to another writer about just this week. Thank you for putting it so clearly.

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Alex Van Tol's avatar

I love the idea of writing a letter to the person who’s going to be reading the book! Thanks for a great post, Dinah 💫

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Jodi Janz's avatar

Thank you Dinah. Fear is a powerful force and we so often keep the battle private. Fear is easier to conquer when we have a plan, a purpose and a partner! Learning about the role of a book coach has been foundational to me conquering my own writing fears.

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