Daily Drafts & Dialogues

Daily Drafts & Dialogues

Writers, does receiving praise for your work matter?

Keep reading to explore this topic, then leave a comment to join this dialogue. And don’t miss today’s writing prompt at the bottom of the post.

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K. E. Creighton
Aug 23, 2025
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I’ve seen a lot of writers on Substack claim that they’re going to keep writing and sharing what they write no matter what, even if and when they don’t receive recognition or praise for the work and words they publish. And I think that’s an admirable sentiment and aim, truly… to an extent. Because I also think that it’s an aim that is easier claimed tha…

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