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In reply to the discussion: Sharing a Story: Life is Not Fair [View all]

Trueblue Texan

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3. I actually think there is a lot of value in writing crap.
Fri Aug 29, 2025, 01:32 PM
Aug 29

So many times I go back and read the crappy stuff and I'm impressed I made so much sense or was able to explain something complex and difficult to express. But it sure doesn't feel good writing crap when you're writing it ,especially if you are self-conscious enough to realize it's crap. I try to give myself permission everyday to write crap because that's how you get to the good stuff. It keeps those writing muscles limber.

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