Gwendolyn BrooksWriting is a delicious agony.
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To write is to suffer—and no one enjoys suffering. Writing for an author is a laborious art, requiring dedication and perseverance. With pen in hand, they are forced to listen to the voice of their characters, to respond to their inner desires. Some authors have described it as a delicious agony of sorts, punctuated with moments of ecstasy and inspiration.
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