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David Gane
David Gane

When you are feeling down on the writing, think about "Gearheads don’t get it" from 37signals:

“Figure out what you have to say that’s interesting and then unleash it. Use whatever tools you’ve got already or what you can afford cheaply. Then go.”

Take the risk, put the work out there, and do it with heart.

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Co-writer of the Shepherd and Wolfe young adult mysteries, the internationally award-winning series, and teacher of storytelling and screenwriting.

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