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In my latest Substack post, my character Yuka journals about the classic fairytale. She exposes the overlooked reality beneath the surface of these stories, and offers a more grounded take on "happily ever after." The full post can be read below.
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In myth, Calypso was the nymph who welcomed travelers home. Her raised arms became the "Y", holding a star.
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Have you ever felt like being a “real” writer means you should be good at every part of writing?
Some writers love building worlds and figuring out how everything fits together. Others come alive when they’re developing characters, chasing a new idea, or finding the deeper meaning in a scene. You can learn from what challenges you without overlooking the strengths you already bring to the page.
My latest article is about giving yourself room to write the way you write best—and recognizing when another writer’s perspective could help your story grow.
What part of writing pulls you in most?
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You Don’t Have to Be Good at Every Part of Writing
What if our different creative strengths gave writers a reason to collaborate instead of compete?