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“The blog is certainly another tool for writers out there to break their way in. But being a blogger does not make you a great writer.”

Quote by Julie Powell

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Julie Powell, born on April 20, 1973, is an American author. She gained fame with her memoir 'Cooking for Mr. Darcy: A Year of French Cooking,' which chronicles her year-long attempt to cook 500 French recipes from The New York Times. more

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