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Natalie Joanne's avatar

I really enjoyed this. It’s especially nice to be reminded that it’s better to not say anything if it doesn’t feel aligned. 🤍

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Claire Diaz-Ortiz's avatar

Thanks for reading, natalie!

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Pablo Manríquez's avatar

Thanks a million for posting these. Super helpful!

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Claire Diaz-Ortiz's avatar

Thanks for reading! more coming in May!

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Betina Cunado's avatar

Very interesting and helpful post. Thanks for sharing!

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Claire Diaz-Ortiz's avatar

Thanks for reading!

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Karisa Stapp's avatar

Not comparing myself to others is always a good tip to remember. We all have our own journey🤍 Thank you for this article; it was very helpful! This is another good reminder for me to be honest in my work. If something doesn't feel like it needs to be said, I don't need to force it.

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Claire Diaz-Ortiz's avatar

It's the worst. And the hardest. And the eternal journey.

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John Hamilton's avatar

Thank you, again.

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Claire Diaz-Ortiz's avatar

To you, for reading!

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Kate Harvey's avatar

Love all this Claire, great round up!

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Tiffany Chu's avatar

Thank you for sharing my Note, Claire!

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Claire Diaz-Ortiz's avatar

Thanks for writing it. It was so good;)

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Sarah Fay's avatar

Thank you for the mention! Unfortunately not every agent and publisher is on Substack, but they’ll likely recommend their writers get on Substack. Big difference. But I hope all of them scout here in the future!

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Claire Diaz-Ortiz's avatar

Ha! Error of errors! Edited! ;;)

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Claire Venus ✨'s avatar

Thanks so much for the shout out and for sharing my work - it means the world to be here in service.

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Claire Diaz-Ortiz's avatar

You're a star!

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Claire Venus ✨'s avatar

Ditto lovely.

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Kristen Brady's avatar

I like the idea of looking at 5 substack writers you look up to and emulate what they are doing

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Sylwia Biczyk's avatar

I learned it's ok skip a publication if you really don't have the flow at the moment. It's ok to give yourself a breather. Substack isn't about numbers, it's about being genuine - toward others and yourself.

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Robin Motzer's avatar

Again, thank you, grateful that you deliver "clarity" on the process of being a creative on Substack!

Thanks for the reminder and importance of organizing my About Page: Watching Sarah Fay's WAW publication next!

Perhaps your Substack could be named, "Clarity by Claire Diaz Ortiz"

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Claire Diaz-Ortiz's avatar

Thanks for reading! Got any of your own? ;)

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