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Graeme Outerbridge's avatar

Ouellette! Ole!^^

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Rachel Sarah Thurston's avatar

I just stumbled on to Part I of yoru article, Jeannine! And I've become an overnight fan. You had me when you mentioned "hard work" and being an Aries (me, too)! Many thanks for sharing your hard earned wisdom with us all.

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J. Aaron's avatar

How much of your growth, if any, do you attribute to your professional network, family, and friends, and how important were those things in moving yourself forward?

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Tom Barrie Simmons Author's avatar

My goodness, I could do witha Liza.

Unfortunately, I can't afford one, I did have a Tessa, she was lovely and hard-working and really promoted my books, but we made a steady loss because she couldn't do the Internet stuff, and prefer to create and leave the running of the ship to someone who is better qualified than me x

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The Quiet Storm's avatar

I think I’m going to accept that I’m just not a good writer and no one cares about journals. I don’t know why I need the validation, but without it I certainly have a mental block.

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Carla Moss, NBC-HWC's avatar

Thank you for this. I’m only a month in here on Substack, so these tips are helpful.

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Azahm Khan's avatar

Thank you for this! Your story is inspirational and shows how hard work, persistence, and heart lead towards a revolution.

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cupful of me.'s avatar

“no writer, no book, no essay or post, is entitled to be read. No one is entitled to success in their writing, and notable success in writing always takes a lot of work. No exceptions.”

“Investment without attachment” so kinda like a relationship these days😭

Dont mind my humor. I totally get it.

Will keep that in mind. Thankyou!

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One Wild and Precarious Life's avatar

Congrats, Jeannine! xo

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Veronica Pullen's avatar

Thank you for sharing your reality. Your post was recommended in my Substack read email so hi from a new subscriber and new Substacker.

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Eleven's avatar

Yes to Eleven lessons 🌬️🦋 thanks Dana! This was informative and helpful

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Fady Bouaz's avatar

I am a non-racist, international, Arab poet from Lebanon 🇱🇧

My principles are love, peace, non-racism, justice, equality, humanity, prosperity, and happiness

Very unfortunately, Everyone I followed didn't follow me back???? 🤔 😲

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