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Sep 21Liked by Amber Tamblyn

Wow, that cube room!! So cool even without the history behind it, but extra cool because of that storied past... pun intended :)

You've really inspired me with this edition, Amber -- from the community aspect being key to the retreat, as well as the four days of quiet decompression you needed before you could jump in to writing fully. I work a demanding, full-time day job, and I get SO frustrated about how "unproductive" I am with my own fiction writing & personal passions outside of work -- but is it any wonder, really, that my brain can't make a quick transition in the evenings, after I've already burned all my fuel?? A pretty "duh" light bulb moment, but one I apparently needed today..... Thank you <3

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I love writer’s gestation! What a great way to frame it.

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Oregon is the very best place for writers! You should move here ❤️❤️❤️

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Oregon sounds idyllic. I wanna go there NOW!

Glad that you had the ability and time to recharge!

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Welcome back! I did miss you. And you helped me feel a lot better about my own writing

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Love this so much for your writing trio. Blissful and inspiring.

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Sounds like you had a lot of benefit to taking the time off. Glad to have you back and will hopefully be able to participate in some of the new stuff.

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I love this, even re-reading it brings oooooosh.

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Thank you for the reframing of writer's block! I'm not a writer but a crafter. I have a few things I want to work on but I have not had the inspiration or motivation lately. Because it needs gestation.

What a beautiful place Soapstone is!

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Hiii- I think I put this in the wrong space before: missed you much, you’re amazing company here! And wanted to thank you for the beautiful view of treasured advice as a gift - ‘cuz it sure as hell IS! 🎁 And the actual beautiful views - even that chin...thing..🤣❤️

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Wow! What an amazing space. Thank you for sharing, Amber, and for the reminder of the deep importance of community within the solitary space writing can be. I will be writing in Oregon this fall and winter and just might need to check out this marvelous place. ❤️

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