Meg Dowell
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What You Really Mean When You Say ‘I Can’t’
Is the problem REALLY that you “can’t”?
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You Won’t Write Your Best Stuff When You’re Tired and That’s OK
Stop trying to make perfect happen. It’s never going to happen.
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Instead of Complaining About Your Sacrifices, Be Proud of Them.
Ever catch yourself complaining? Me too.
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Your Ultimate Writing Goal Doesn’t Have to Match ‘What You Want to Do With Your Life’
You can have more than one dream.
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‘You’re a Great Writer! But …’
Good writing matters. But it’s not the whole picture.
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Would It Really Be So Bad If Writing Never Became Your Day Job?
If it never happened, would you consider yourself a failure?
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The 12 Best Pieces of Writing Advice I’ve Ever Received
Maybe some of these will stick with you, too.
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Not Everyone Will Like Your Story — That Doesn’t Mean It’s a Bad Story
It’s not your job to please everyone.
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The Unexpected ‘Rejection’ That Hurt Me Most As a Writer
Sometimes, disappointing things happen and there’s nothing you can do about it.
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The Completely Preventable Mistake I Saw Writers Make Most Often When Submitting Their Work
Please don’t be THAT person …
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