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Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life is a nonfiction work by American author Anne Lamott, published in 1994. Lamott offers advice and encouragement to aspiring writers, drawing on her own experiences as a writer and teacher. The book is divided into five sections, each of which addresses a different aspect of the writing process. Lamott’s advice is practical, often humorous, and always compassionate, making Bird by Bird a widely popular resource for writers at all stages of their careers. 

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