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The idea that creative endeavor and mind-altering substances are entwined is one of the great pop-intellectual myths of our time. ↗

— Stephen King

#drugs #writing #writing-craft

This is the secret to mastering any discipline: as you conquer one, you'll find it easier to tackle another. ↗

— Jeff Goins

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Humility is an essential quality in writers who want to write well. ↗

— Margaret Jean Langstaff

#writing #writing-craft #writing-process #writing-craft

I did not begin with craft, I began with strong feelings and worked toward craft. ↗

— Dorothy Allison

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In fact, one could argue that the skill of the fiction writer boils down to the ability to exploit intensity. ↗

— James Scott Bell

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Writer's block? I've never heard of a plumber complain about plumber's block. ↗

— Robert B. Parker

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If you're a writer, write. And always strive for excellence. ↗

— Linda Yezak

#writing-craft #writing-philosophy #writing-craft

I’ve come to the end of another book alive. At times like this I’m always at a loss for words. ↗

— Joe Coomer

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There is practically no activity that cannot be enhanced or replaced by knitting, if you really want to get obsessive about it. ↗

— Stephanie Pearl-McPhee

#obsession #obsession

Maybe weakness is a strength of a kind. ↗

— Melissa de la Cruz

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