Learn New Techniques
3rd July 2016 | for Creatives | writing, Chuck Wendig, never stop LEARNING |
"A chef doesn't just learn five dishes—a great chef learns new techniques and is always looking for a way to refine his form and sharpen the process. Writers must do the same."
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