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Phoebe Assenza's avatar

This was so helpful to hear, especially the emotional murkiness of writing a novel. I've learned to take about five days off each month for some levity, and work on less emotional projects. It's like going on a short trip just so you can miss your partner or family before enmeshing yourself with them again.

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Teresa Mynko's avatar

Jami, you are an inspiration. TY.

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Olivia Barry's avatar

Same for me. I switch from non-fiction to novel and back. It takes a whole other mindset and I actually like working on different projects at the same time. ~😊 Can't wait to read your 1000 Words.

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Kim Place-Gateau's avatar

Laurie Colwin is always a good idea!

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Timothy Deer's avatar

The Swimmers was transcendent! Rebecca Makkai recommended it to me (read: posted about it on Twitter), and now I'm a Julie Otsuka fanboy.

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Jane Ciabattari's avatar

Thanks so much for this! I just finished Draft 4 of Liliana and the Kid, after multiple #1000words sprints. And just upgraded to paid.

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Jami Attenberg's avatar

Amazing!! Congrats. And thank you!!

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