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  • Do be kind to yourself. Fill pages as quickly as possible; double space, or write on every second line. Regard every new page as a small triumph. Until you get to page 50. Then calm down, and start worrying about the quality. Do feel anxiety - it's the job.

    "Roddy Doyle's rules for writers". Guardian Interview, www.theguardian.com. February 22, 2010.