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Accord Quote by Will Hobbs

“Some of the best things that have happened in my stories have happened seemingly of their own accord. The writer becomes a listener, just writing things down as they come.” quote by Will Hobbs — Download Open image

“Some of the best things that have happened in my stories have happened seemingly of their own accord. The writer becomes a listener, just writing things down as they come.”

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