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Paige Gardner's avatar

It’s tough to find my “why,” but I think truly I just want to start sharing with the world. For so long I wrote for me and me alone, but now I’m to the point where my writing feels like an open hand to others. And I want to find readers (and other writers) who will grab hold of that open hand, and we can build a connection. The toughest thing is the self-doubt that whispers to me that my words aren’t good enough, that I should close my hands into a fist and shove them into my pockets… but I suppose these posts may help me push through that!

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Vivian C's avatar

Why? A great question and thanks for helping me to reflect on the reasons! The first thing that comes to mind is the value of making and keeping connections. Newsletter writing has been most of my public writing for the last eight years so I know that it works and makes a difference. Maybe that is another reason: newsletters feel familiar and doable where finishing my novel feels daunting and experimental. I also want a space to write shorter pieces, and a space to promote my work when I have work to promote! Thanks for offering this class- I look forward to all you have to share!

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