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Category: Monday Quote

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When Writers Get in Their Own Way

January 18, 2016January 18, 2016 Jackie Yeager

Don’t be afraid to look at your reflection… Everything you need to reach your goal, is staring back at you.  I sometimes wonder if the only thing holding back a writer, is fear. Fear of writing from the heart, fear of being too authentic, fear of letting the reader get too close. Writing is a… Continue reading When Writers Get in Their Own Way

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Time Can Be on Your Side

January 11, 2016January 11, 2016 Jackie Yeager

Time can be on your side. The ticking clock doesn’t have to be an excuse. Not everyone knows what they want to accomplish by age 21, or even by age 41. So if you have a vision now, be thankful for the seconds, minutes, and hours you’ve had to figure it out. Then take that… Continue reading Time Can Be on Your Side

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