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Anna Kolczynska
I like to give myself a change of scenery, whether that means moving to another project, moving where I’m working, or stopping altogether and taking a break to do something else. I think allowing yourself to rest or express yourself in other ways (for example with me, music) is totally valid and awesome!
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Beverly A. Jackson
Motivation comes from a need within to let out the life force whether it be emotional or intellectual. That’s my go-to.
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Shelley Davenport
I wish I’d known earlier that the magic ingredient in success was pure persistence.
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Sean Ferrier-Watson
I would also tell new writers just to keep moving forward after rejections. Rejection is just part of the process. It helps us learn to do more with our writing—use it as a chance to grow.
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Martha Clarkson
You have to develop the skills to step back from the poem and think about the feedback, and decide where you think changes will improve the work and where you want to leave it alone.