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My mother always says that “it all comes out in the wash.” Pay it forward, etc. I feel like my whole writing journey, young as it is, has been paved with support and encouragement from other writers. I’m more than happy to do the same for others.

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I find there are a lot of very helpful writers here on Substack. Thanks for posting, Ann.

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Ann - I met you at a BooksGoSocial conference many years ago. And over the years we have shared tales... tall and short, and a friendship that I value. Yes, reciprocity among those writers I am in contact with is a valued addition to their friendship. Once again you are spot on in your observations.

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Thanks so much. Too bad we meet only virtually these days.

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I may yet visit Engalnd. Keep the faith.

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This is a very positive trend and not necessarily how the literary world used to work, except amongst established insiders. As a recipient of your generosity, I can attest to it!

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Thank you. I am old enough to know about writing and writers even back in the 1950s, but I was not in the swim! Still not, but I have been involved in the self-published world for about ten years now and it is very striking,

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Agree! Literary citizenship and all. It’s everything.

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