Meg Dowell
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12 Reasons Writing Is Always Worth the Struggle
Writing is always worth it, no matter what.
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Always Have Not One, But Two Backup Plans
In an instant, everything can change.
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Let Your Characters Live On Without You
Let readers hunger for more.
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Do This the Next Time You Feel Like Leaving the Writing Life Behind
Here’s how you can take a step back without quitting completely.
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What to Do When You Aren’t Where You Want to Be
It’s up to you.
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Why Advice From Writing ‘Experts’ Isn’t Always Trustworthy
You can’t take every piece of advice to heart.
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3 Important Things All Writers Need to Learn In Their First Year
If you learn these things, you’re much more likely to succeed.
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12 Things Writers Wish You’d Stop Assuming
Please stop the nonsense.
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I Didn’t Want to Publish a Book Until Someone Asked Me When It Was Going to Happen
You don’t have to let the pressure be a burden.
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Get Ready for Your [Writing] Audition
Writing isn’t all that different from other high-pressure creative situations.