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Raise your hand if you've ever wanted to write. Now raise your other hand if you've ever been held back from writing because you weren't sure how to go about it. Have you run out of hands yet? Whether you had no idea where to start, or you considered classes and found them too time-consuming or expensive—or even if you're suffering from some good, old-fashioned writers' block—the non-profit Academy for Achievement has good news for you: They are offering a free master class through iTunes, including an e-book as well as audio and video lectures from the likes of Nora Ephron, Toni Morrison and W.S. Merwin. And in case you need an extra push to get started, we've got 12 fantastic pieces of advice from the world's best writers to fill you with inspiration. (via Open Culture)