Lawrence BlockIf you want to write fiction, the best thing you can do is take two aspirins, lie down in a dark room, and wait for the feeling to pass.
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When you want to write fiction, the best thing you can do is take two aspirins, lie down in a dark room, and wait for the feeling to pass. That's not to say that writing fiction is like taking painkillers. For example, when you're writing fiction, it's important to stay focused. You should also try not to be discouraged by rejection.
Many writers get discouraged when they get rejected again and again. Instead of getting discouraged, you should accept that there are always new writers who will be accepted for publication.
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