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This is phenomenal. I can't wait!

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...i once wrote an ode to cursing where i had only the word f$%^ approximately 82+ times...after breaking it down with Michael i was able to functionally add over 1k+ more f%^$ to it while maintaining the integrity of my need to say &$%# and !^$%...this might sound silly or funny [because it kind of is] but seriously the quality of that f#$%ing piece was 1000x after getting his attention on it...

...michael dean is without a doubt one of the sharpest writers & editors I have ever had the pleasure to work with and learn from...he has the studied, grounded and digestible capability to siphon the essence of essays to their diamond cores...he is a structure sorcerer, focused on how the parts of one's writing work for themselves and the greater picture of the pieces they exist within...if you want to get good feedback, give good feedback, or just get and give good [writing] to the world i encourage you to work with michael and see what the dean can do for you...i'm serious when i say my writing would be s#!t without him...

...also "craft" means macaroni and cheese [this section of the comments sponsored by velveeta]...

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Jan 16Liked by Michael Dean

It should come as no surprise that the architecture of your offer would be highly compelling. I'm noodling on taking you up on one level or another, but have an idea for a larger project that could possibly use your eye. Perhaps I'll hit the "apply" but at the project level and I guess that may lead to some conversation about what I have in mind.

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Jan 16Liked by Michael Dean

Signed up for Essay Architecture - can't wait!

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Last night, I wrote a "testimonial" and my computer died before I could hit Post.

Today I logged back on, wrote more, and the tab somehow disappeared.

So here I am, on my 3rd attempt. That's how dedicated I am to writing a "testimonial" for your new readers because of the impact you had on my writing and my identity as a writer.

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...Michael Dean is the past several psychological blocks resulting in a published piece I continue to send friends when asked about a particular experience I went through a few months ago.

If it weren't for Michael, I would have dropped out of a writing course that began at the same time as a traumatic event I felt both compelled and terrified to write about. He provided thorough and structural feedback on an intensely personal piece, gently nudging me to keep going without hurting myself further in the process. Not only is he a highly skilled writer but he is a compassionate human who genuinely wants to see others shine. If you're at all like me -- sensitive yet serious about writing -- work with Michael. I'm forever indebted.

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