Nabokov’s index cards. “Nabokov wrote most his novels on 3” x 5” notecards, keeping blank cards under his pillow for whenever inspiration struck. Seen here: a draft of Lolita.”
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Nabokov’s index cards.

“Nabokov wrote most his novels on 3” x 5” notecards, keeping blank cards under his pillow for whenever inspiration struck. Seen here: a draft of Lolita.”

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    I deem this a brilliant idea! Maybe I should start hiding notecards all over my house.
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