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Before Your Favorite Authors Were Famous, They Were Ignored
Even the greats had drafts no one wanted to read.
Sep 24 • Matt Lillywhite
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Why So Many Writers Give Up Too Early
Growth only happens if you’re still around to see it.
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Why 99% Of Writing Advice Is Wrong
I spent months testing advice that promised results and saw nothing change.
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