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Richard MacSween

Richard MacSween"Approach writing as a job."


"Develop a disciplined and regular habit of writing. Narratives have to keep moving forward and you should try to write something each day, regardless of whether or not you feel inspired. It all mounts up…

  • Ignore my tips if they don’t help. Ideas from other writers can be useful, but at some point you will develop the methods that best suit you."

 

Professional Advice

Don’t underestimate the importance to a writer of “creative arrogance” – to know that you can be the best.

Robert Goddard


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