Which is more productive, writing in binge patterns of creative illness or in moderation?

Written Communication

Volumn 14, Issue 4, 1997, Pages 435-459

  Boice, Bob ^a  

^a STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 0141531543     PISSN: 07410883     EISSN: 15528472     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/0741088397014004001     Document Type: Article

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