Creating in Flow

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by Susan K. Perry, Ph.D.

5 Writing Tips from Ralph Waldo Emerson

By Susan K. Perry, Ph.D. on September 7, 2009 in Creating in Flow

Don't say too much; don't say too little. That's what it takes today to be a very good writer. A hundred or so years ago, Emerson figured that out. First We Read, Then We Write: Emerson on the Creative Process collects and explores some of Ralph Waldo Emerson's best advice on how to write... Read More

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Susan K. Perry, Ph.D.

Susan K. Perry, Ph.D., is a social psychologist, writer, and writing consultant. Among her books are Writing in Flow: Keys to Enhanced Creativity.

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