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The Problem Writing What People Want To Read

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The Problem Writing What People Want To Read

The advice is loud and consistent; to be a successful writer, write what people want to read. But the advice is flawed — here’s why.

Larry G. Maguire
Jul 29, 2019
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The advice is loud and consistent; to be a successful writer, write what people want to read. But the advice is flawed — here’s why.

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