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“I think I have become a better writer since having children. It improves creativity, particularly because once you have children it makes you realise the story isn’t about you.”

Quote by Louise Doughty

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Louise Doughty is a renowned British novelist born on September 4, 1963. Her works are known for their deep psychological insights and complex emotional narratives, which have won her a wide readership. more

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