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Shall we compare thee to a summer’s day? Not in this episode, unfortunately (Clark won’t let us). Instead, we’ll discuss the ups and downs of comparing our writing to others, when it’s okay and making your own comparison goals. April also makes up new words that will soon be in the dictionary (we just know it!).
As a forewarning, we had to redo the opener three times. You get what you get. – The Management
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* Mystery Spotlight by Chautona
* Theodore Roosevelt Quote Desktop Wallpaper (FREE)
* Mary Robinette Kowal
* Self-flagellation definition
* Imposter Syndrome
* Comparison is the Thief of Joy by Jocelyn Kelley
* Comparison is the Thief of Joy by John P. Weiss
* The Pros and Cons of Comparing Yourself to Other Writers by K.M. Weiland
* Imposter Syndrome, with Alyssa Wong by Writing Excuses Podcast

Stay tuned for next weeks episode when we chat about Comparison.
 Future Episodes:
LTUE (or Clark’s trip there and back again)
The Joy of Helping Others
Friends Outside Writing

Have you missed our last few podcasts? Check them out here:
Chapter 1 Episode 10 Brainstorming with Others
Chapter 1 Episode 11 Brainstorming with Clark
Chapter 1 Episode 12 Feedback