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Using memory to write about when they see us

Here’s How I Used My Memory to Write About the Central Park Five

Weeks after Ava DuVernay’s When They See Us (a series about the Central Park Five) debuted on Netflix, folks are still talking about it. And DuVernay tweeted that more than 23 Netflix million accounts worldwide have seen the series—making WTSU, the most watched program in the streaming service’s history. Let that marinate for a hot second. 

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Overthinking is Procrastination’s Grandma (Tell Her to Go Nite, Nite)

Overthinking is the grandmother of procrastination. I bet you didn’t see that on the family tree, but she’s up there next to grandfather Why Bother. And here’s something else that you may know but have forgotten, it’s the ultimate creative vibe killer, especially when it comes to writing. Somebody cue Kendrick: I can feel your

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