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Still Writing by Dani Shapiro — WisdomDeck honest review
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Still Writing

by Dani Shapiro

Shapiro on the writing life: beginnings, middles, ends, and the daily courage required. Gentle and companionable.

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Three things you will actually use

  1. Show up.
  2. Trust the process.
  3. Perseverance is the talent.

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Read a short chapter each morning before writing.

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Company for the writing life.

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