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An exciting idea. I usually write for an hour or so, and then I go to sleep.
The Q&A, The Guardian, 30 March 2024 source ↗
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The fear of nightmares.
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Almost anything seems super urgent to deal with at 4am. Then I can't remember it in the morning.
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