...writing is not a performance but a generosity.

Brenda Ueland
...writing is not a performance but a generosity.
...writing is not a performance but a generosity.
...writing is not a performance but a generosity.
...writing is not a performance but a generosity.
About This Quote

A writer is someone who shares something of themselves and their world with the reader. If you’re not willing to put your words out into the world, then there is no point in writing them. You can only truly express yourself when you’re sharing your innermost thoughts and feelings with someone else.

Source: If You Want To Write: A Book About Art, Independence And Spirit

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