A Quote by V. E. Schwab

I think a lot of writers are tempted to add complexity by over-complicating things, but always remember that most natural rules/laws are, at their core, simple. Start simple, and build from there, or you risk getting yourself and your readers tangled.

V. E. Schwab

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V. E. Schwab
American - Author
Born: July 7, 1987

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