“But the real life of a writer resides in showing up at the keyboard every day, with the necessary patience and mercy, and making the best decisions you can on behalf of your people. It’s a slow process. It often feels hopeless, more like an affliction than an art form. Most of us will have to find our readers one by one, in other words, and against considerable resistance. If anything qualifies us as heroic, it’s that private perpetual struggle. Put down the magazine, soldier. Forget about the other guy. Remember who you are.”
Quote by Steve Almond
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Steve Almond
Steve Almond is an American writer known for his distinctive writing style and profound insights into social issues. His works span novels, essays, and poetry, often focusing on themes of family, identity, and moral dilemmas. more
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