Elisa Doucette is the founder of Inkwell Forge, a home for essayists and solo writers who want to write like it matters. A writer and editor for more than two decades herself, her work has appeared in publications like The New York Times, Forbes, and The Boston Globe. Join The Forge or catch up on her WILF essays at InkwellForge.com and follow her on Threads (@elisa_doucette) or LinkedIn (/elisadoucette/).
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