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Andrea Dorn's avatar

I too needed that reminder as I struggle with an article with a subject so dear to my heart. Sure I need some authoritative quotes, but I also have to set them aside and write with my voice. Thanks!

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Debra Engle's avatar

Yes, your voice is so important. Glad this helped!

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Natalia Francesca Pointer's avatar

Thank you Deb! I really needed this tonight. 🙏

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Debra Engle's avatar

You're so welcome, Natalia!

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Suzanna de Baca's avatar

Thank you for the reminder!

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Debra Engle's avatar

You're so welcome, Suzanna!

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Deborah Svec-Carstens's avatar

Thank you, Deb. I needed this reminder.

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Debra Engle's avatar

You're welcome, Deborah! xoxo

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Kathi Zimpleman's avatar

Thank you, Debra. I was much better at this as a child. Do you think age stymies our ability to use only our ideas and our voice?

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Debra Engle's avatar

It's a good question, Kathi. I think it does, largely because we're exposed to so many voices and influences as we grow up. We start paying more attention to what everyone else thinks rather than trusting our own imagination and intuition. So it's a matter of re-programming ourselves and quieting those external voices.

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Jim Sayers's avatar

Thank you for this perspective and advice, Debra. My background in writing has always included quoting, referencing and attributing. Because I had to be factual! I will consider your approach to find my voice.

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Debra Engle's avatar

I'd love to hear how it goes, Jim.

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Virginia Traxler's avatar

This sounds like an excellent strategy. Thank you.

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Debra Engle's avatar

You're very welcome!

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