Write all the time. I believe in writing every day, at least a thousand words a day. We have a strange idea about writing: that it can be done, and done well, without a great deal of effort. Dancers practice every day, musicians practice every day, even when they are at the peak of their careers — especially then. Somehow, we don’t take writing as seriously. But writing — writing wonderfully — takes just as much dedication. Theodora Goss
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Once again, we tend to think writing is a dull and unproductive job. But writing is a rich and rewarding life. When you put a pen to a page, you are channeling your thoughts into a written form. This gives your ideas more clarity, allows them to grow deeper, and makes them richer.

It also gives you a chance to see what you have written. For many writers, that means going back and finding all sorts of wonderful things in their work. To make sure your writing inspires you, you need to write all the time – at least a thousand words a day – on a regular basis.

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