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“I never really have blank page syndrome. I don't get blocked. I have a plan for my novel before I start which, although incomplete, probably contains enough material for several novels by a quieter kind of writer. And I try to get my arms around that material and see where it takes me.”

Quote by Ned Beauman

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Ned Beauman, born in 1985, is a talented British novelist known for his unique narrative style and profound insights into social issues. more

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