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How Struggle Shapes Great Writing
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“Great hearts can only be made by great troubles.” — Charles Spurgeon
In this emotional episode of The Green Writer, bestselling authors S. D. Smith (The Green Ember) and Brett Harris (The Young Writer’s Workshop) go deep.
They open up about:
- The pain behind their most powerful writing 💔
- Why your hardest seasons might shape your best work
- How comparison kills creativity — and what to do instead
- Why your heartbreak might be preparing you to write something that matters
This episode isn’t just for writers — it’s for anyone walking through hardship, wondering if it disqualifies them from making meaningful art.
Spoiler: it doesn’t.
Subscribe now and share this episode with a young writer who needs it.
Season 1: Episode 3
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