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Douglas Robbins

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Doug’s journey as a writer began with a pivotal moment in high school, where a teacher encouraged him to craft a poem, sparking Doug's creativity. This transformative experience laid the foundation for Doug's path as a writer.

Doug has navigated through various jobs throughout his life, contributing to his growth. However, storytelling emerged as his true calling. As a prolific author, Doug explores diverse genres—sci-fi, romance, contemporary literature—while consistently delving into profound themes. Throughout his work, the consistent thread remains—a focus on characters undergoing personal growth, navigating life's complexities, and embracing introspective narratives that resonate deeply with dreamers and knowledge seekers.

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Most Writers Aren’t Stuck. They’re Avoiding Something.

“Writer’s block” is one of the most misleading phrases we have accepted without much thought.

Most writers I talk to are not blocked. They are busy in all the wrong places. Editing sentences that do not matter. Researching instead of writing. Waiting for clarity to arrive before they take a risk.

What they are really doing is avoiding something specific.

Avoidance Is Convincing

Avoidance rarely lo

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