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Apr 2, 2023Liked by Elnora Fareman

Brilliant post.

I hope you've stopped worrying. In case you didn't know, I'm absolutely here for the journey and savour each and every word you post!

"This is why I want to be a writer—to reveal secrets that want to remain hidden."

This, so much. I've been pondering on what it is about writing and wanting to be a writing that speaks to me. To tell stories, to unravel a tale, to make people *feel* something -- all of that is wrapped up in revealing secrets that want to remain hidden. Ones that materialise into the mind and tell you that you must, must be the one to reveal them.

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You and I suffer from many of the same thoughts and roadblocks. I feel so seen! I loved this post for its honesty. Thank you for sharing it with us.

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For one: Realising that written English and spoken English are different was a revelation for me back in 2016 because it made me realise that despite us typing it, almost everything we write on social media is spoken English, which is what leads to so many misunderstandings.

For two: Everything about this post. RELATABLE. I realise we have discussed it, but also, you really captured the specific pain points of writing/not-writing.

For three: I am excited for whatever you publish and on whatever schedule (or lack of schedule) you opt for!

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