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Letter: ‘Will This Rejection Discourage Me Forever?’ Jurying is a serious matter and I’ve never seen it taken in another way. Most jurists are themselves artists and know the vulnerability of putting our hats in the ring. We also know the value of what it means to get this
Read moreWelcome back to The Reading. Last month and this month, paid subscribers received and will receive the following: * The postscript to June’s letter: A monthly wellness prompt for the quality of your life * The postscript to today’s letter: A little more on the jurying process * The Writing: What
Read moreYou've been taught to work harder when you need to work differently.
Read moreOn writing what’s “expected.”
Read moreYou have control but not in the way you believe.
Read moreA secret about craft.
Read moreThis is a case of a change in heart.
Read moreIt's a simple matter of kindness, generosity, and surprise.
Read moreIt’s not a simple choice.
Read moreIt’s time to explore your own archive.
Read moreOr, a metaphor for revision.
Read moreConsider the ways that you count them.
Read moreIt helps to fail on purpose.
Read moreAn index of letters and discussions from 2020.
Read moreAuthor’s note: Hello to those new here at The Reading. Today, in celebration of your arrival, the one-month anniversary of paid subscriptions, and the last reader letter of 2020**, the enhanced features of The Reading, usually part of the paid tier, are being sent out to all this week.
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