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You’re never alone in your writing

David Gane
David Gane

There are the people around you. Your friends and family. Your writing buddies. Anyone willing to listen and support you.

But also, you have the writers, artists, and creators that have come before you. The ones you love and the ones that influenced you.

And your other influences. The world around you. The people on the street. The clouds in the sky. The wind in the trees.

You’re never alone. Writing is a collaborative process.

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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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