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So, I'm guessing you like to write. Perhaps you aspire to become a New York Times Best Selling Author. Or maybe you simply enjoy the bliss of story and character creation. If so, you're in the right place.

The purpose of this blog is to equip you with the knowledge, tools, and tips to take your creative writing skills to the next level. In addition, it's intended to be a place to find inspiration and motivation as you write.

Writing a story is not easy. It's often a monstrous journey traveled alone and with little monetary rewards. This blog intends to give you the reason and the will to reach your literary and artistic goals. The fact is, your writing will get somewhere if you keep going, and it won't if you don't. 

So keep writing.  













Jr Germain

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