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STAR LETTER

Psyching yourself up

In my recent writing practice I’ve been struck by how much effort and energy it takes to put yourself out there. Writing is one of those things that most people consider a highly introverted activity, yet the acts of sending letters out, entering competitions, or even publishing on your own website can be a mountainous undertaking of extroversion and ego.

There’s a lot of advice in Writing Magazine about inspiring your writing, what the industry is looking for, and how to connect with it. I’d be interested in the magazine’s take on how to psyche yourself up and inspire

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