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Jul 5, 2021Liked by Alison Acheson

A very thought provoking discussion! Thank you Alison & John.

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Jul 12, 2021Liked by Alison Acheson

John’s tenacity is inspiring and discouraging at the same time. But all’s well etc. Congrats.

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Agreed--I understand! At the end of the day, we have to enjoy the sitting and writing piece. DEEP enjoyment. Yes, congrats are in order.

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Jul 16, 2021Liked by Alison Acheson

On using a familiar word in a new way, this leaped (leapt?) out at me from a piece that discussed AM’s advice to “write when you can” (as opposed to the usual advice of “write every day”):

Munro’s advice is an invitation to step away from “should-ing” all over yourself. It’s an invitation for grace. Write when you can.

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Yes! Sometimes the "should-ing" just shuts down.

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