penning

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She continued writing while working as a doctor specialising in brain disorders in Boston, Massachusetts, and her publishing career took off when she began penning psychological thrillers.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

By the time she had finished penning the propulsive tale, “I almost felt like I owed them an apology,” Arnott admits.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

He studied and wrote poetry in detention, penning his verses on cigarette boxes when he couldn't access paper.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

Mr. Guest reveals the key to penning their songs: “Pretentiousness was important.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025

Back on the ground, we stroll along the quays bordering the Seine, where so many writers walked for centuries before penning their masterpieces.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins