You're writing, you're coasting, and you're thinking, 'This is the best thing I've ever written, and it's coming so easily, and these characters are so great.' You put it aside for whatever reason, and you open it up a week later and the characters have turned to cardboard and the book has completely fallen apart, " she says. "That's the moment of truth for every writer: Can I go on from here and make this book into something? I think it separates the writers from the nonwriters. And I think it's the reason a lot of people have that unfinished manuscript around the house, that albatross. Jacqueline Woodson
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It's difficult to keep writing when you are not feeling the inspiration. You must be able to write when you want to. You must be able to write when you don't feel like it. You must be able to write every day even if it is only a few lines. If you are not able to do so, then it is better if you stop writing for now until you are able again to give your best.

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