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Ken Elkes's avatar

Every writer should read this. Exchanging feedback with other writers is such an important but often misunderstood process. It’s an act of generosity, gifting the writer an active, supportive reader response.

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Jon McGregor's avatar

Hi Alice - I've been a very quiet Substacker lately but planning to get started again in the new year... So thanks for your note, and yes, the offer is still on the table :)

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Alice Hlidkova's avatar

Hi Jon, I just discovered your Substack and absolutely love this letter! Would it be okay to send you a piece of my writing? Is your offer still on the table? A

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Patricia Roig Canepa's avatar

Thank you Jon for this encouraging post. If we want to share a short story, to which email address should we send it? Thanks!

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Jon McGregor's avatar

Hi Patricia - as far as I can tell, you can just reply directly to the email? That’s what some other people have done - but let me know if that doesn’t work :)

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Jon McGregor's avatar

Thanks for this Jackie - this is very much what I try to do when I give feedback, and it's what I spend time encouraging my students to do for each other. (I have... reservations about the 'workshop' model.)

Best wishes to you too, and here's to 2024.

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