L.m. MontgomeryDon't try to write anything you can't feel - it will be a failure - 'echoes nothing worth
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When you are writing something, it is important to remember that you are writing for yourself. If you are writing to impress someone else, the result will be a failure. While the feelings behind your words are important, they may not be strong enough to be worth being put on paper. When you write something that is not true for yourself, it will be a failure.
Source: Emily Climbs
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