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Losing your way
When you feel you've lost your way:
- If you've walked far in the wrong direction, you don't have to continue in it. Ask yourself if you're willing to get back on track.
- You may just need a course correction. If you already wrote a book, back up a step, find an agent and write a proposal instead.
- Other times it may be better to pick a new destination entirely. Start today.
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