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Oct 5, 2023Liked by Elissa Bassist

Jesus Christ! Could you stop with the brilliance? Could you stop poking a stick into my heart until it's tenderized? Seriously, best piece ever.

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Oct 5, 2023Liked by Elissa Bassist

I needed this today. I got an acceptance email last week and a rejection email this week. Guess which one is on my mind. I say that I'm not looking for fame, but how will I know that I'm good if someone doesn't tell me? I know that I'm getting better and that's what really matters. That I don't quit. Thank you for this series. It's profound!

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GENIUS! 👏🏼

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Great piece, Elissa! So wise. And the Cheryl Strayed quotes rock too. Keep writing this stuff about writing. You have so much to say, Elissa. To me that's the point.

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