Abby Garcia
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Abby Garcia
The Nonwriter's Guide to Writing A Lot
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why ambition without curiosity burns you out
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Shrinking the gap between the idea and the realization of the idea
Agency is about our capacity to act, to desire something and move towards it, to experience our own power having tangible effect in the world. It is kind of just Free Will?
It feels like:
A very deep breath and the aliveness you feel after
Breakthrough
A warmth like pride in the chest
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Agency is about our capacity to act, to desire something and move towards it, to experience our own power having tangible effect in the world. It is kind of just Free Will?
It feels like:
A very deep breath and the aliveness you feel after
Breakthrough
A warmth like pride in the chest
Mag... See more
inspiration to continue showing up. you cannot achieve artistic autonomy without agency
Tom Hanks is one of the most beloved and respected actors in Hollywood. With a career spanning decades, he has brought warmth, humor, and depth to every role, making him a true cinematic icon.
From Forrest Gump to Saving Private Ryan to Cast Away, his performances are known for their emotional authenticity and... See more
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How to write a story your readers can't put down:
Use the ABDCE framework.
It's in countless classics, from Romeo and Juliet to The Great Gatsby.
Here's how it works (every writer should know this): https://t.co/5Epln3O2Qu
Nobody tells this to people who are beginners, I wish someone told me. All of us who do creative work, we get into it because we have good taste. But there is this gap. For the first couple years you make stuff, it’s just not that good. It’s trying to be good, it has potential, but it’s not. But your taste, the thing that got you into the game, is... See more
Date People That Like You
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“Date people that like you” is more of a reminder to myself now to leave. It’s clear when someone feels like I’m a nuisance rather than a compliment to their story and vice versa. When it’s obvious someone is looking for completely different traits than you have, and your personality is legit not something they can tolerate, it’s okay to walk away.
Believe yourself, believe them, and don’t hold on to meet any societal “ride or die” hogwash. How about I live, for me, until I meet someone who simply adores me and wants to live with me too? What if you could have a long, beautiful life instead of a tumultuous one, cut short by a relationship full of warning signs? Tolerating dislike, even for a moment, as a woman, is a little too close to flirting with the idea of death.
