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Kelly Turner's avatar

Yes! Brilliant. This is a great primer for friendship in general! I let myself get fairly cozy in (mental and physical) lockdown mode during the pandemic and getting back out there - in large part to writer friends I know via Zoom - is a bright spot in both the writing and life endeavors. Thank you for these fantastic reminders.

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Emily J. Smith's avatar

Thank you so much!! Yes, it doesn't even have to be in person, so many of my writer friends live far away. Thank you for reading!

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The Weekly Crunchwrap's avatar

So beautifully put as always, Emily! Appreciate the practical tips and your helping to make writing (and making adult friends... so intimidating) feel approachable.

And a HUGE THANK YOU for starting your writing class - it's been the one and only Zoom group meeting I actually look forward to! Cannot recommend enough. If you're reading this and looking for a place to get started... get yourself signed up for Emily's next class offering!!! It's like wading into a warm & welcoming pool of people wondering if and how and when to call themselves writers with a soothing yet enthusiastic lifeguard (Emily :-D)

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Emily J. Smith's avatar

Aww thank you SO much!!! The dream testimonial, truly appreciate it ❤️ I could not be more excited for your sabbatical - excited for the weekly posts, and so grateful again that you took the class!!

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Chris Cassidy's avatar

Counterpoint: https://substack.com/@madlizze/note/c-126707863?

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Emily J. Smith's avatar

Haha also that!

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Christiana White's avatar

Lots of helpful ideas here. Thank you, Sara!

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Sara Petersen's avatar

ADORE YOU

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Emily J. Smith's avatar

Back at you of course ❤️

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