In the very act of writing I felt pleased with what I did. There was the pleasure of having words come to me, and the pleasure of ordering them, re-ordering them, weighing one against another. Pleasure also in the imagination of the story, the feeling that it could mean something. Mostly I was glad to find out that I could write at all. In writing you work toward a result you won't see for years, and can't be sure you'll ever see. It takes stamina and self-mastery and faith. It demands those things of you, then gives them back with a little extra, a surprise to keep you coming. It toughens you and clears your head. I could feel it happening. I was saving my life with every word I wrote, and I knew it. . Tobias Wolff
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"In the very act of writing I felt pleased with what I did. There was the pleasure of having words come to me, and the pleasure of ordering them, re-ordering them, weighing one against another. Pleasure also in the imagination of the story, the feeling that it could mean something. Mostly I was glad to find out that I could write at all." From this quote, you can see that writing is a very personal activity that requires a lot of energy and a strong desire to complete a task.

It also shows that writers need more than just their imagination. They must have a clear image of their own goals and expectations for their work. This quote gives us an insight into how writing can help you get through tough times and improve your life overall.

Source: In Pharaohs Army: Memories Of The Lost War

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