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Emily Sinclair Montague

Feb 19, 2021

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To Succeed as a Writer, Learn to Be Selectively Selfish

Who are you allowing into your creative life? Who gets to define what it means for YOU to be a writer?

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I’m selfish. I prioritize myself proudly, frequently, and in all manner of situations. It’s a quality I’ve developed intentionally over the course of my 24 years on this planet, and it’s a skill I…

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Emily Sinclair Montague

Emily Sinclair Montague

Author & Full-Time Writer. Embracing life’s chaos one word at a time. Get in touch at emsinclair@wordsofafeather.net (or don’t, but I love the attention)!

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