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100 Years of Writing Inspiration

It’s no secret that over the course of 100 years, WD has printed enough writing inspiration and advice to last a lifetime—literally. But much of it is hidden away, relegated to discarded print issues lost to the decades. Here we’ve compiled just a few timeless words of wisdom—some from names you’ll recognize, and some from folks you might need to look up. Regardless, we hope these words from the past speak to you and propel you into your writing future.

“The best tip I can give to authors is that they read carefully the magazines for which they propose to write. I do not mean that they should slavishly adapt themselves to the whims of editors. They will not get very far if they do. Fiction, to be effective, must be a

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