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Writing How I Became a Writer (Again) 28 Jan 20203 Aug 2021 For years I thought of myself as a writer. Nearly two decades now. One could blame the encouragement of my teachers. While I performed well in school overall and prided…
Writing How Do I Start Writing? 26 Jan 20203 Aug 2021 The following is personal advice mixed with a heavy dose of professional advice from Lajos Egri (The Art of Dramatic Writing) and Stephen King (On Writing). As an active member…
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