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Loved reading this truly helpful piece. I learned so much from your class at the Southampton Writers Conference, especially about the braided essay, and the pieces I wrote during that workshop propelled me to finish my book manuscript. I will definitely keep these insights in mind as I search for an agent or small press and hopefully (fingers crossed) get my book published. Thank you so much for sharing about your process. Your talent and success inspires me.

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Thank you so much Stefanie, and congratulations on finishing your manuscript!!

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This is such a gift! Thank you Cassie and Lilly!

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Lilly did all the work (literally!!!) so glad it was helpful though!!

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Thank you for this wonderful, helpful essay. The number of stories you created and published in outstanding outlets is inspiring and the result of your talent and persistence. I am one of the readers who discovers new writers through these spin-off articles.

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Thank you that’s affirming!!

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Thanks for this fantastic essay, Cassie and Lilly. Very inspirational.

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Thanks Abby, I'm glad!

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Cassie, were it not for you My Life in Paper would have had a much smaller life and a far less enjoyable journey.

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I appreciate you saying so, Beth! <3

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Such a helpful article -- thank you. And congratulations for placing so many companion essays. It happens that I've already read about half of them! So you are getting out there....

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Thank you! That’s great to hear

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I could not love the BTS on spin-off pieces more! So great for you to break it down like this. And I appreciate the "use materials you have scrapped" message. <opens up "Scraps" folder...> Thank you Lilly and Cassie.

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Lilly is the smartest! So helpful!

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