Erica JongI stand in the mist and cry, thinking of myself standing in the mist and crying, and wondering if I will ever be able to use this experience in a book.
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I stand in the mist and cry, thinking of myself standing in the mist and crying, and wondering if I will ever be able to use this experience in a book. This quote explains the journey of an author. The process that takes place when an author writes a book. It is not just about writing but also about putting all of the emotions that the author felt while writing into words. When you read this quote, you can get a glimpse of what it might be like to be an author.
Source: Fear Of Flying
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