The Tarot of Songwriting 08 - Strength
“Be soft. Be soft. Be soft.
Substack—and the literary world and creative life in general—can be competitive and often harsh, and, yes, the path is thick with disappointment and even heartbreak. It’s also pocked with setbacks, rejections, jealousy, and, once in a while, a personal slight or two. Do not let these distractions become the landscape of y
... See moreOne other part about the move I made that day was important: I didn’t ask myself to stop caring entirely what other people think. I didn’t try to stop wanting praise, lots of readers, plenty of blog comments, a positive reception from the audience. I didn’t give up on wanting the magic of human connection that can happen between a writer and a read
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“But she quickly decided that she would make music exactly how she wanted it, and with whatever equipment she felt was necessary and inspiring.”
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