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Olga Stewart's avatar

'“Ah yes,” I said, “I know the feeling well, but there’s a cure for that. It is called _____________. ”

working hard

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Yep!

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Richbee's avatar

Cunning lingo replies.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Yeeps!

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Richbee's avatar

Yeeps! Foxy.

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ShinyGirl's avatar

You. Can’t. Stop. Me.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Go Vikki!

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Kate Henry's avatar

Keep writing... ))) (please)

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

You bet! Thanks, kiddo.

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Linda Brown's avatar

.... a bottle or two of expensive red wine.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

That would be my choice.

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J. Curtis's avatar

Pretend-o-cillin.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Ha Ha Ha! Great, J.

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Nathan Slake's avatar

I think this is my favourite!

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James Ron's avatar

“Ah yes,” I said, “I know the feeling well, but there’s a cure for that. It is called '"Write On'."

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Perfect!

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Jim Sarasu's avatar

"The War of Art" by Steven Pressfield

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Thanks. I will have a look, Jim!

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Rebecca Holden's avatar

Wow, that's the second time this week that this book has been recommended to me. It's a sign I need to read it! Thanks, Jim!

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Janice Walton's avatar

I'll find a way.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

That's my girl!

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Jim Cummings's avatar

Encouragement.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Encouragement, yes. And Substack writers share plenty of that!

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

it is called ..... scotch?

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T. D. Wolf's avatar

…do it anyway.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Onward. Upward.

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Jim J Wilsky's avatar

It is called __Belief. Belief in yourself and Belief in the reader. It can't be bought or learned, but it's free if you accept it.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Very wise, Jim. Thank you.

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A.T. Symeonidis's avatar

...... Externalizing creativity! (with a passion)

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Yes! I agree.

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Sue Cauhape's avatar

damn them all ... keep writing!

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

I am woman! Hear me roar! We could be good friends., Sue.

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Sue Cauhape's avatar

I have a sneaking suspicion we were in a former life. Thank you, Substack, for bringing us back together.

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David Perlmutter's avatar

Actually writing.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Right on - just keep practicing and asking for honest feedback. Reread the things you wrote when you first started and notice the improvement.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Thank you for saying that, Rebecca. I have written over 300 things in 30 months. If I don't get better at it, something is wrong! So far I am having a great time= as are you!

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