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Julia Cameron's popular technique for getting into a state of flow with writing helps recover from creative blocks and setbacks. Learn more about the benefits for your… Read more
First analysed by the Greek writer Aristotle more than 2,000 years ago, the three act structure still has relevance for writers today. Read more
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There are nearly as many ways to approach writing a novel as there are writers, but many swear by an approach known as the snowflake method. Read more
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