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Get the advice, support, and insight you need to keep writing from Bec Evans and Chris Smith, authors of Written: How to Keep Writing and Build a Habit that Lasts. Upgrade to a paid subscription for exclusive access to our Writing Sprint Club.

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About Breakthroughs & Blocks

Practical support to help you beat your blocks and get writing again. Hello! This is the joint publication account managed by @becevans & @chriswriter - authors of Written and coaches at The Written Academy.

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