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Henry Miller’s 11 Writing Commandments

September 9, 2022 by omwow
Henry Miller's 11 writing commandments

Here are Henry Miller’s 11 writing commandments. He’s written these not to advise other writers, but purely for himself to remember: 1. Work on one thing at a time until finished.2. Start no more new books, add no more new material to “Black Spring.”3. Don’t be nervous. Work calmly, joyously, recklessly on whatever is in … Read more

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