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  • Just Some Thoughts

    Confidence is overrated

    October 5, 2021 /

    The great thing is you can start at any age. That’s the beauty of a new day. Go for it!

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    Go to your studio…

    August 15, 2018 /

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    The first words…

    May 15, 2018 /

    The first words you write don’t have to be perfect.

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    When you begin…

    May 8, 2018 /

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    This is why you feel like a fraud…

    February 24, 2016 /

    You’re over thinking things. Start small and just do something. And know you’re not alone when you feel like hiding. There’s even a word for getting in your own way: Akrasia. Recognize it and don’t let it defeat you. If you’re enjoying this blog, please feel free to show some love by leaving a tip, just click Paypal.me/DaraGirard (it goes to “Ilori Press” but don’t worry, I’ll still get it) Your support keeps me going. Thanks! © 2016 Dara Girard; Image copyright © 2016 by 123rf/serhii vasiutin My latest non-fiction title, 10 Things to Forget: to be Creatively Free was a blast to write. On this blog, I’ve been writing on topics that…

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