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On Writing by Stephen King

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Writing Tips From Stephen King - Lesson Five - Go Back and Cut Out the Boring Parts

Hemingway says second draft equals first draft minus 10%. Victor Hugo would say icebergs need to be on land because the entire thing matters. Spickspock: TV is the last thing an aspiring writer needs. And if you want to learn more writing tips, check out on writing by Stephen King.

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