Meg Dowell
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Why Good Books Deserve More Good Reviews
More people should review the books they read.
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The 15 Worst Things About Being a Writer (and Why It’s Still Worth It)
It’s not always fun. But that’s OK. It’s still worth the struggle.
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What Does ‘Hard Work’ Actually Look Like?
Working hard doesn’t always “look” hard.
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Stop Punishing Yourself for Taking Breaks
Your dream is not worth this much suffering.
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12 Simple Reasons Writing Is So Hard
The solutions aren’t simple, but the reasons aren’t complicated.
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There’s No Time for Outlining When You’re On Deadline
You don’t always know where you’re going when you start. And that’s OK.
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I’m Not Perfect. I Just Don’t Face ‘Common’ Writing Roadblocks.
Not everyone faces the same weaknesses — or has the same strengths.
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Can You Write a Story if Someone Else Has Already Written It?
There are some things that aren’t worth worrying about right now.
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4 Random Skills That Are Surprisingly Useful for Aspiring Writers
These skills don’t have much to do with writing. That’s why they’re important.