Why Collecting "Fieldstones" Will Transform Your Writing (And Your Bank Account)
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Why Collecting "Fieldstones" Will Transform Your Writing (And Your Bank Account)
As you start collecting this material from the outer world, it often sparks new ideas and realizations in your inner world. You can capture those thoughts too! They could include: Stories: Your favorite anecdotes, whether they happened to you or someone else. Insights: The small (and big) realizations you have. Memories: Experiences from your life
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