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I felt embarrassed the first time I submitted work to Tanya’s ‘Cure for Sleep’ community some years ago, uncertain about my words. But I had set myself a writing challenge and the pure beauty of Tanya’s creative work suggested this might be a safe space to start. And how right that was. With Tanya’s support and the kindness of the whole …
I felt embarrassed the first time I submitted work to Tanya’s ‘Cure for Sleep’ community some years ago, uncertain about my words. But I had set myself a writing challenge and the pure beauty of Tanya’s creative work suggested this might be a safe space to start. And how right that was. With Tanya’s support and the kindness of the whole community I gradually gained confidence. Seeing my words outside my head and alongside other people’s also allowed me to reflect on my style of expression - what worked and what didn’t. Some day I hope there will be a gathering of The Cure for Sleep community, a mega writing workshop, but until then big big thanks to Tanya. And to anyone who might be thinking of writing? Press send. You won’t regret it. I look forward to reading your work. Xs
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Thank you for these words of encouragement to other here, Sheila. You are such a wonderful writer and to feel this project was a small part of your far larger writing journey this last few years has been amazing. Txx