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12 Reasons You Should Write

12 Reasons You Should Write

Matthew Elonis
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To write is to be rebellious; to be rebellious is an empowering feeling.

5 Bestselling Authors Reveal Their NaNoWriMo Secrets

5 Bestselling Authors Reveal Their NaNoWriMo Secrets

Emmanuel Nataf Emmanuel Nataf
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If you’re telling yourself that it’s OK to be writing something bad because you can always come back and fix it later, it takes a lot of the pressure off.” — Marissa Meyer

Robert Greene’s Best Advice On How To Create A Classic

Robert Greene’s Best Advice On How To Create A Classic

Ryan Holiday Ryan Holiday
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Those two pieces of advice have shaped my career as a writer and a producer of books for other people.

I Did 200 Podcasts With My Heroes. This Is What I Learned…

I Did 200 Podcasts With My Heroes. This Is What I Learned…

James Altucher James Altucher
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Cheryl Strayed wrote for years before having a bestselling book. She knew the important thing was writing every day.

What Is Your Philosophy Of Life? What Is Sacred To You? Here Is Mine:

What Is Your Philosophy Of Life? What Is Sacred To You? Here Is Mine:

James Altucher James Altucher
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I think everyone, if they sit down and think about it, has a philosophy of life. Something they do that is sacred to them.

Why, As A Writer, I Am So Thankful For Those Who Criticize Me

Why, As A Writer, I Am So Thankful For Those Who Criticize Me

Courtney Dercqu Courtney Dercqu
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Every time I post something, I know that I am going to be slammed with insults over my writing first before I’m ever complimented for a job well done.

I Am Afraid Of Words

I Am Afraid Of Words

Marisa Donnelly Marisa Donnelly
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Words are terrifying because they can both create and destroy. Because I cling so desperately to them.

To The Men Who Are Enraged By Articles Written By Strong Women

To The Men Who Are Enraged By Articles Written By Strong Women

Sophie Peterson
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Relax. Take it easy. Turn off your caps lock.

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