Meg Dowell
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Things You Can (and Can’t) Control As a Writer
There are some things, in the writing life, you just can’t control. And that’s OK.
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13 Things You Have to Let Go of Before You Can Succeed As a Writer
Let go of the things you didn’t know were holding you back.
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3 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Take a Break From Writing
Before walking away, ask yourself a few tough questions.
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Writing Every Day: Is It Advice You Should Actually Follow?
Here’s what both sides of the debate have to offer, and what you can take away…
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How a Career In Writing Can Make You a Better Person
Writing isn’t just about skill, fame, or a paycheck.
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5 Writing ‘Setbacks’ That Are Actually Tiny Miracles
It might feel like the worst thing that’s ever happened to you. Maybe it’s actually the…
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The Types of Writing Advice You Should (and Shouldn’t) Take to Heart
How you should interpret writing advice depends on who — or where — it comes from.
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14 Things Every Writer Needs Before They Sit Down to Write
Have these things ready before you get started.
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The Best Way to Spend the First 15 Minutes of Every Writing Session
This new habit might change everything.