Write, ' she said, 'as if you'll never be read. That way you'll be sure to tell the truth.

Lori Lansens
Write, ' she said, 'as if you'll never be read....
Write, ' she said, 'as if you'll never be read....
Write, ' she said, 'as if you'll never be read....
Write, ' she said, 'as if you'll never be read....
About This Quote

Writing with the goal of being read is a great example of being honest. If you are writing for someone else to read, you must be honest. This quote is about how honesty is important when writing. You can never be too honest or too honest can hurt you.

Source: The Girls

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