Tag: writing encouragement
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Dealing with Critique
How do you take feedback? Let’s be honest—taking critique can be hard. Even well-meaning, honest critique can sting. So what do you do when you get your story back with red ink? Personally, I don’t look at it right away. I’ll let myself skin it super quickly to see the damage, but I don’t really…
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Seasons
How is life going for you, friend? If I’m being honest, life is a little crazy right now. I was traveling most of June, came back to visit lots of family, and am now helping my family get ready to move. It’s been busy. I haven’t written in about a month. And right now, that’s…
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Life Doesn’t Have a Roadmap
I wish life had a roadmap or a list of instructions. But it doesn’t. I’m scared of the uncertain, of the unknown. I’m scared of making mistakes or the wrong decision. But if I knew everything that was going to happen, or everything I needed to do, life would lose some of its wonder. And…
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Your Words Have Power
Your words carry weight. We all know the phrase, “the pen is mightier than the sword.” And what do pens do? They write words. Words, both spoken and written, have power. They can build up. They can tear down. They can encourage and inspire. They can depress and crush us. Don’t underestimate the power of…
Hailey Huntington 