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Mar 4Liked by Stephanie Danler

the editor sounds like a dream! i've realized i crave rigorous feedback and volleying of ideas--a partner, really--which sometimes goes beyond the scope of my writing group or editors i only work with one-off once something has already been sold. thanks for the inspiration.

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Every time Ive taken a micro or low dose of mushrooms and then hung out in nature, Ive had a creative breakthrough. Like you said, could it have happened without it? Not sure, but Iā€™m rolling with it. Great recs!

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Mar 5Liked by Stephanie Danler

Highly recommend Sandra Newman as an editor! She gave me line notes on my manuscript and it made me completely rethink the plot.

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Mar 4Liked by Stephanie Danler

Iā€™m not a writer and still Iā€™m inspired by your writing and live vicariously through you. Itā€™s delightful! Thank you ā£ļø

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This was a fun list! I hired a developmental editor for my current novel and it was a game changer. Best investment ever. You have me willing to give Scrivener another try in hopes I will fall in love this time. And I am ordering that neck reading light. Brilliant! Also, ginger shots are the bomb. Not so sure about the mushrooms, though, I have such a fear of mind-altering substances. Maybe curiosity or writer's block will win out one day....

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This was so good. And now I need that ginger juicer!

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Thank you, Amy.

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Would you share your editor's name? Thanks for the recommendations! I have the reading light and it's a travel-must-have as well.

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