Leif EngerWhenever I didn't know what to write next, I put a swift river in front of his horse and sent the two of them across!
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When you are not sure how to write, try this little trick. First, put a swift river in front of his horse. Then, have the river run across the pages of your book. Go ahead, try it! It will help to give you that burst of creativity you need to write that next chapter or article.
Source: So Brave, Young, And Handsome
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