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Persistence in Paradise: Eight Tips for Staying in Love with Your Long-Term Project
by Tama Kieves
If you’ve been tempted to jump ship with a project or currently have some writing rotting in a drawer or cyber file, it’s not too late to reclaim your brilliance. Seeing a writing project all the way through is one of the most gratifying experiences you will ever know, and what follows is 8 strategies to help you do just that.
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