Paula DanzigerGood writing is remembering detail. Most people want to forget. Don't forget things that were painful or embarrassing or silly. Turn them into a story that tells the truth.
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The idea behind the quote is that if you want to remember details, you should write them down. Once you have your story written down, it will become easier to remember the important details.
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