Writers are always anxious, always on the run--from the telephone, from responsibilities, from the distractions of the world.

Edna OBrien
Writers are always anxious, always on the run--from the telephone,...
Writers are always anxious, always on the run--from the telephone,...
Writers are always anxious, always on the run--from the telephone,...
Writers are always anxious, always on the run--from the telephone,...
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The writer’s world is an exciting place. He’s like the kid in class who always has his hand up. That’s because sometimes you can’t be good at everything. Some things are better left to the pros.

You don’t need to know everything there is to know about writing or about being a writer, but you do need to have an idea of what you want to do. That’s your goal, your dream. That will help guide you through life, because it will keep you honest.

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