Daily Drafts & Dialogues

Daily Drafts & Dialogues

Writers, does receiving praise for your work matter?

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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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