Hi Monique, a newbie here in presence as well as to the writing world. It’s been really helpful to read your newsletters and articles which inspire me to just keep going despite a mind full of self doubt. The Substack platform has been great to tap into these sort of resources and from other local authors that I have come across at various local events. (I attended the Melville Library panel event). I enjoyed your podcast episode as well with lots of helpful tips at the end. Thank you and enjoy all those apricots 🥰
Monique, I don't believe you need to compare yourself to anyone else, your writing speaks for itself. Well done.
I echo your sentiments about social media. It drains us of every good thing. This space is more communal. The encouragement and support I have seen from other writers has been amazing. Plus, there is just so much good stuff to read!
Thanks for sharing yourself with us. It is beautiful.
That is lovely of you to say. And so true about the encouragement and support. Less about promotion and more about growth. Thank you for your kindness.
I love your Friday Bouquets 💐 You’re inspiring me to do something similar after NaNo has passed. I can almost taste all your apricots 🤤 especially the crumble. I hope you’re serving it with some good vanilla ice cream 😁
Just catching up with this. Love these reflections - another reminder to me why I bought a gorgeous Japanese notebook. I am going to give this a try.
Thank you for reading.
I'd like to see said notebook :) I have a lovely cat one I was given a few years back that's waiting for this purpose.
I’ll show off our recent stationery buys later.
Hi Monique, a newbie here in presence as well as to the writing world. It’s been really helpful to read your newsletters and articles which inspire me to just keep going despite a mind full of self doubt. The Substack platform has been great to tap into these sort of resources and from other local authors that I have come across at various local events. (I attended the Melville Library panel event). I enjoyed your podcast episode as well with lots of helpful tips at the end. Thank you and enjoy all those apricots 🥰
Thank you so much for your encouragement, Tracey. I'm really enjoying what Substack has to offer as well. I hope your writing is going well.
Thank you Monique for sharing, and for the all important reminder to slow, stop and savour.
My pleasure, Jenny. I have been reminded myself to slow, stop and savour today. My mind is all over the place!
Monique, I don't believe you need to compare yourself to anyone else, your writing speaks for itself. Well done.
I echo your sentiments about social media. It drains us of every good thing. This space is more communal. The encouragement and support I have seen from other writers has been amazing. Plus, there is just so much good stuff to read!
Thanks for sharing yourself with us. It is beautiful.
That is lovely of you to say. And so true about the encouragement and support. Less about promotion and more about growth. Thank you for your kindness.
I love your Friday Bouquets 💐 You’re inspiring me to do something similar after NaNo has passed. I can almost taste all your apricots 🤤 especially the crumble. I hope you’re serving it with some good vanilla ice cream 😁
Vanilla bean ice-cream, only good stuff!
I am looking forward to reading your post NaNo writing (and I am still thinking of your banana bread.)
Great article and thanks for the shout out. x
My pleasure!