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Dec 2, 2023Liked by Amy Makechnie

Well, I’ve been wondering about Part Time Indian and now you have inspired me. Also kinda curious about the Two Men on a Train. My NANO efforts were mediocre this November, but I am nurturing, and feeling, a better writing focus. Like, it’s time to get serious, Julia, and you are worth it. I have heard about Nyad and want to read the book about her, but perhaps hubby and I can enjoy the Netflix version together. Did you attend the Ruta Sepetys Webinar thru SCBWI?!?! So did I! Very inspiring. I also got her book and workbook. Looking forward to digging into that after editing MS 1 and 2 in 2024. Thankful for you! 💜

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Love this:

If writing a book in a month had a recipe, it would include:

*a dream

*some resolve

*a pinch of discipline

*heaps of creative juggling while writing in parked cars or a waiting room (my setting today)

Here’s what you leave out (besides the phone): the demons that taunt you to stop.

Nice post! 💗

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The format of diary of a part time Indian so helped me write my own first book. Normal chapters intimidate me and I loved that that book felt more just broken up into sections.

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Thank you so much, Amy.

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