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6 Excellent Christmas Gifts for Writers in Your Life

The holiday season is upon us, which means it’s time to source the perfect Christmas gifts for writers you love! Writers may come in all forms, write in different genres, and have wildly varied daily writing habits, but there are certain gifts any writer will appreciate. These six suggestions make great Christmas gifts for a […]

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Is Writing a Dream Job? 6 Things You Should Know About the Writer’s Life

Over 50% of Britons would like to write a book, or view being an author as a desirable job. What’s not to love about making your own schedule, choosing where you work, and putting stories down on paper? Although the writer’s life may sound like a dream (and in some ways it is), it’s far

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8 Ways To Help You Focus Before You Write

In his book, What I Talk About When I Talk About Running, Haruki Murakami says the most important quality for a writer, other than talent, is focus: “the ability to concentrate all your limited talents on whatever’s critical at the moment”. However, it can be tricky to feel completely focused before writing. Constant distractions, whether

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