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Aug 13, 2023Liked by Elissa Bassist

Yes to all of this. Writing is working. Walking by yourself is writing. Train everyone in your life to leave you alone when you're writing. When someone says, "Is this a good time?" Say, "Actually, no. I'm writing."

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"Train everyone in your life to leave you alone when you're writing" YES. I've been able to vet relationships based on how much someone will leave me alone when I'm writing.

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I have spent years developing a "look" which says leave me the 'futon' alone ... sadly doesn't translate well into the digiverse ...

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Ooh, I need a "look." And the internet needs to bring back away messages.

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Aug 29, 2023Liked by Elissa Bassist

I have been feeling guilty about reading, when I “should” be writing. Thank you for sharing!

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Reading is definitely writing. I can't write without reading. I hope your guilt is gone for good.

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Thank you for this permission-mandate.

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Wowwwww I needed to read this so badly. Thank youuuuu

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