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Khelthuzaad t1_j9jdozq wrote

Reply to comment by keetojm in TIL to finish writing The Hunchback of Notre Dame within an impossible deadline of 6 months, Victor Hugo locked his clothes away, making him unable to go outside and procrastinate which forced him to do anything but finish writing his book. by Old_Sport7920

Alexandre Dumas was another big money spender

Back in the day bits of the books were published because it was cheaper and kept the audience captive,like now with comic books.

To pay for his numerous mistresses,Dumas made his books as long as possible :)).

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jcb193 t1_j9m3ohe wrote

TIL: I need to be more self-destructive if I’m going to succeed as a writer.

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Khelthuzaad t1_j9nlto6 wrote

Never underestimate how many writers were under the influence of alcohol/drugs.

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