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NaNoWriMo 2018 | Let's Do This!

NaNoWriMo 2018 | Let's Do This!
NaNoWriMo, aka National Novel Writing Month, kicks off in less than 48 hours and the writing community is abuzz. I don't participate in NaNo every year and I've never managed to meet the 50k target, but regardless of whether I'm deep in the trenches or watching from the sidelines this time of year gets me so inspired. Writing is often a solitary pursuit and NaNo helps remind us that w…
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