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The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week

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The Mysterious Life of Joseph Mitchell

This chapter delves into the enigmatic life of Joseph Mitchell, a writer who published a successful book in 1964 but then ceased writing. It explores Mitchell's 30-year hiatus and the discovery that he had been secretly writing but never sharing his work. The chapter also touches on Mitchell's haunted statement, psychologist's study on writer's block, and effective interventions.

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