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romanticizing writing with...Regina Black
"The key is falling in love with the actual work of writing, not just the plot idea or the daydream of being published."
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romanticizing writing with...Danica Nava
"You do not need the pretty office, fancy laptop, or the perfect candle to write a book. You have to actually sit down and write it."
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romanticizing writing with...Alexa Martin
"I’m so grateful that when the internet isn’t a dumpster fire, I live in a time where I can do most research from my bed."
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romanticizing writing with...Alicia Thompson
"One of the most underrated skills a writer can have is the ability to just get out of their own way."
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romanticizing writing with...Chip Pons
"I remind myself that the first draft isn’t a final product, it’s a messy love letter to the idea that sparked it all."
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romanticizing writing with...Mia P. Manansala
"As a mystery writer, I have quite a few questionable Google searches and nonfiction book purchases."
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romanticizing writing with...Susan Lee
"I get to tell love stories where people who look like me are the main characters and get the HEAs."
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romanticizing writing with...Shameez Patel
"Cut yourself some slack and allow your first draft to suck."
romanticizing writing with...Kirthana Ramisetti
"We have little control over how the books will be received, how much attention they get or the amount of copies sold. But we can alway feel proud of…
romanticizing writing with...Amy Lea
"Being at peace and keeping a positive mental space is the best way for creativity to flourish."
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romanticizing writing with...Ali Rosen
"I am a person who likes to create fake deadlines and then give myself little treats and goals."
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romanticizing writing with...Julie Tieu
"I know that there will be days that are better spent daydreaming or researching and other days are better for writing."
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