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“Bad writing is like a bad relationship. Don't be addicted to it just because you are familiar with its ways. Let go.” quote by Elif Safak — Download Open image

“Bad writing is like a bad relationship. Don't be addicted to it just because you are familiar with its ways. Let go.”

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