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“Writing is far too hard work to say what someone else wants me to. Serving it as a craft, using it as a way of growing in my own understanding, seems to me to be a beautiful way to live. And if that product is shareable with other people, so much the better.”

Quote by Jane Rule

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Jane Rule (March 28, 1931 - November 27, 2007) was a prominent Canadian writer known for her insightful social commentary and literary achievements. Her works explored themes of gender, sexual orientation, and identity, having a profound impact on Canadian literature. more

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