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“If you want to write, here's a secret: the writer's struggle is overrated, a con game, a cognitive distortion, a self-fulfilling prophecy, the best excuse for not writing. "Why should I get writer's block?" asked the mischievous Roger Simon. "My father never got truck driver's block.”

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Book:Writing Tools: 50 Essential Strategies for Every Writer

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Roy Peter Clark

Roy Peter Clark is a renowned writer and editor. Born in 1948, he is known for his profound expertise in the fields of writing and editing. Clark has extensive experience in writing for news, magazines, and books, holding prominent positions in several well-known media organizations. more

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