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“If you haven't got an idea, start a story anyway. You can always throw it away, and maybe by the time you get to the fourth page you will have an idea, and you'll only have to throw away the first three pages.”

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William Campbell Gault
William Campbell Gault

William Campbell Gault was an American writer born on March 9, 1910, and passed away on December 27, 1995. He was known for his science fiction and fantasy novels, which were well-received by readers. more

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