Every creator painfully experiences the chasm between his inner vision and its ultimate expression. The chasm is never completely bridged. We all have the conviction, perhaps illusory, that we have much more to say than appears on the paper.

Isaac Bashevis Singer
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During the writing process, there are moments when the words are coming to you easily, but other times you may struggle. The key is to not get frustrated if it takes time for you to come up with your next idea. If you want to be a good writer, you should always be writing. Writing is the only way that you can improve your craft and learn how to create something new. You can’t just sit around doing nothing and hope that your skills will improve on their own.

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