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How do you deal with writer’s block?

Tom Friedrich Writing can't be forced. When it is, it isn't good. as difficult as it is to wait for inspiration, that's the key to good writing.…moreWriting can't be forced. When it is, it isn't good. as difficult as it is to wait for inspiration, that's the key to good writing.(less)

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Tom Friedrich The best thing about being a writer is the ability to control what happens. Nothing happens in a book unless it happens exactly as the author wants it…moreThe best thing about being a writer is the ability to control what happens. Nothing happens in a book unless it happens exactly as the author wants it to happen.(less)

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Identical Genius

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Giveaway - Part 2

A sincere thank you to all who entered to win a copy of Identical Genius. I was humbled to have over 3,000 readers interested in reading the book. More than anything, as an author, I want my book to be read. Love it or hate it, I hope for an enthusiastic response. 100 copies will be on their way shortly to the winners who were drawn for the contest. Stay well. - Tom

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“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.”
― Oscar Wilde

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“Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe.”
― Albert Einstein

tags: attributed-no-source, human-nature, humor, infinity, philosophy, science, stupidity, universe

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“So many books, so little time.”
― Frank Zappa

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“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.”
― Bernard M. Baruch

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“If you want to know what a man's like, take a good look at how he treats his inferiors, not his equals.”
― J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

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