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A Successful Daily Practice Requires Honesty

A daily practice can only succeed if we’re 100% honest about our doubts and weaknesses, because one area of denial can scuttle the ship.

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Where to Find Opportunities to Teach (and Supplement Your Writing Income)

While you may wish to run your writing class completely by yourself (and I recommend it), you may also want to consider partnering. Here are the options.

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