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The Other Mountain
creative writing, fiction writing, short story writing, tragic writers, writer's journey, writer's life, writers, publishing, self-publishing, writing, writing advice, writing craft, writing skills, writing tips Gabrielle Esposito creative writing, fiction writing, short story writing, tragic writers, writer's journey, writer's life, writers, publishing, self-publishing, writing, writing advice, writing craft, writing skills, writing tips Gabrielle Esposito

The Other Mountain

Sometimes the thing standing between us and the work we want to put into the world isn't talent. It's permission. And sometimes, the only person left to give it is ourselves.


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The Shape of Hunger
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The Shape of Hunger

We are hungry because we don’t feed ourselves.

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On Clinging to Writing
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On Clinging to Writing

I feel furiously creative and insatiably curious. I want to learn, connect, and engage. I want to write. The urge feels physical, almost electrical—hard to explain, but unmistakable. In the simplest terms, I feel the urge to live.

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Navigating Literary Magazines: Tips for Submitting Your Short Stories for Publication
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Navigating Literary Magazines: Tips for Submitting Your Short Stories for Publication

For many short story writers, getting published in a literary magazine is a major milestone. To help you navigate this often-challenging journey, here’s a guide that offers key tips for submitting your short stories to literary magazines. With the right approach and a solid understanding of the process, you can improve your chances of success and feel more confident as you pursue publication.

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Finding Your Niche: Discovering Where Your Short Stories Belong
writing craft, short story writing, creative writing, genre exploration, author stategies, writing tips, literary market, finding your voice, target audience Gabrielle Esposito writing craft, short story writing, creative writing, genre exploration, author stategies, writing tips, literary market, finding your voice, target audience Gabrielle Esposito

Finding Your Niche: Discovering Where Your Short Stories Belong

In this blog post, we’ll explore strategies for identifying your niche, understanding where your short stories belong, and leveraging this insight to grow as a writer.

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