Luck, Coffee, and the Myth of the Magical Shortcut - Roger Hyttinen Author Explore why Ralph Waldo Emerson believed "shallow men believe in luck" while strong ones trust cause and effect—and how effort creates your own "luck."

There’s no magic wand for success — but there is a pot of coffee, a blank page, and the stubborn will to show up. Check my latest essay about ditching shortcuts and embracing the grind. buff.ly/yY9IjxF #CreativeProcess #WriterCommunity #KeepWriting #HardWork #NoShortcuts #AuthorTruths #CoffeeAndInk

It’s a journey 😅

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The first novel I ever tried to write was…

historical fiction.

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On Mondays, I'm like a computer trying to boot up in Windows 95, staring at my WIP and wondering if there's enough coffee in the world to make the words flow.
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