Thursday, May 01, 2014

Jealousy III

You sit in a workshop, pour your heart out on paper, and it doesn't get as good of a reaction as you'd hoped. Meanwhile, the girl who sits in front of you writes something brilliant and painful and moving and the class universally reacts to her talents, including you. You might feel a little twinge, but it's okay. You can be inspired to be a better writer. Maybe cut out 90% of what you wrote, or start over. You can appreciate her talent and how it ultimately inspires you to become better.

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