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Suzanne Goodwyn's avatar

Absolutely writing lets me experience new worlds and what it would be like to be a different person! To live a life far different from my own. George R.R. Martin says it best that as a reader, we live a 1000 lives. As writers, we get to choose what some of those worlds look like.

Marion's avatar

I love creating a world I’d love to see. Thanks for this reminder that however imperfectly I am creating it, the opportunity to do so is miracle I won’t take for granted.

Joletta Belton's avatar

I just happened to read Christopher Gonzalez's letter in 1000 words today, and these two letters together are exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you for both!

Jami Attenberg's avatar

His letter is soooo good.

Joletta Belton's avatar

So so good! It just really resonated with me today and gave me permission of sorts to approach a project differently. So grateful for it! And your letter here confirmed this new direction for me too 💜

Karen Dixon's avatar

Nicely said and so meaningful- thank you!

Audra B.'s avatar

So many wishes right now ... mainly for the world to be less of a mess, for people to be better/do better! But yes, writing (and reading) allow us to achieve so much of that which may not be achievable in our life times.

Jami Attenberg's avatar

Don't worry, the rest of the time I wake up in the middle of the night I'm worrying about the world. ;)

Audra B.'s avatar

I think all sane people are worrying about that right now, so we're in good company! ;-)

Linda Dunn's avatar

While I read all of the wonderful books about birds that exist, I can continue to work on my own collection!

Amanda G's avatar

I’m all for more books about birds!

Steph's avatar

Lovely 🥰