Meredith, you are a blessing. You have the beginnings of a non-fiction book on craft. I’m a municipal liaison for NaNoWriMo in my state and during they have pep talks from successful fiction writers that are up and coming. I think you should pitch this very article to them.

In your writing, I hear a journeyman sharing emotional confidence that you have found the right path to craft your work to your aspirations. Wonderful