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The Literary Assistant

January Mini Challenge, Day 5

Noticing What’s Working

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Melissa Makarewicz
Jan 16, 2026
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Hello friend,

Today we’re going to do something that many creatives skip entirely…

We’re going to notice what’s working.

Not in a loud, braggy, highlight-reel way.
In a quiet, grounding, “this matters” way.

Because when you’re an author or creative, it’s very easy to fixate on what feels unfinished or unseen. But growth doesn’t start with tearing everything down… it starts with recognizing what already has taken root and build from there.

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