Jonathan FranzenIt's doubtful that anyone with an internet connection at his workplace is writing good fiction.
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A writer wishing to achieve success must be creative enough to come up with innovative ideas that are not readily available. You can’t just do anything on the internet. It takes creative thinking to come up with unique ideas that keep readers interested. The ability to think outside the box is what makes a good writer.
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