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6 Tips for Writers in a Time of Conflict

6 Tips for Writers in a Time of Conflict

And a writing prompt for you.

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Jun 11, 2025
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It's harder for writers to write than it is for non-writers to write. We fret because we care. I've met people who took a decade or more to write a book. And I love them for that. Because while writing incorporates play, it is not a game. Writing incredibly important, incredibly serious, and we should take as much time as we need to get it right.

You’ve probably noticed that the world is full of conflict. A curfew was declared in Los Angeles.

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