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Just Write
By Carpe Diem
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Just write.
Does it have to be more complicated than this?
Yet, as writers, we find all sorts of obstacles to put in our path.
When struggling, this simple affirmation can get the words flowing and unlock hidden potential we did not know existed.
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Just Write - Carpe Diem
Just Write by Carpe DiemTypewriter and paper
Just Write
Carpe Diem
Books by Carpe Diem
Ease Into It.
First Thing.
Just Write.
Keep It Going.
Unleash Thyself.
What's the Point?
You Have A Voice.
You Have Something To Offer.
You Must Have Passion.
© 2016 Carpe Diem. All rights reserved.
No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form (electronic, mechanical or otherwise) without the express written consent of the author.
This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents are either products of the author’s imagination or used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events, locations or persons living or dead is entirely coincidental.
E-book layout, formatting and design by Carpe Diem.
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First Edition (v1.0)
Published on December 23, 2016
Last updated on September 13, 2017
ISBN-13: 9781386589556
Table of Contents
Title Page
Also by Carpe Diem
Copyright
Opening Quote
Just Write
Of Thoughts, Pondered
Bonus Content 1: Jumping Right In
Bonus Content 2: Just Jump Right In
Product Description
About the Author
Thank You!
Breakthroughs happen through simple language and situations.
Don't be so eager to dismiss them.
Just Write
There are many excuses we make up that prevent us from writing. Oh, I really need to know everything I’m going to write about before I put down a single word,
or My writing isn’t good enough. I need to keep rewriting over and over again before I move on.
Thus, nothing gets written, and any real progress is infrequent until one gives up the writing profession entirely and moves on to bigger
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