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Quote by Terry Brooks

“If you do not love what you do, if you are not appropriately grateful for the chance to create something magical each time you sit down at the computer or with a pencil and paper in hand, somewhere along the way your writing will betray you.”

Book:Sometimes the Magic Works: Lessons from a Writing Life

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Sometimes the Magic Works: Lessons from a Writing Life

This book offers a candid look into the author's experiences and wisdom gained over a lifetime of writing. It explores the challenges and joys of the writing process, providing valuable lessons for aspiring and established writers alike. more

Author

Terry Brooks

Terry Brooks is a distinguished American fantasy writer, recognized for his epic fantasy series, The Sword of Shannara. Born on January 8, 1944, he has made a significant impact on the fantasy genre with his imaginative storytelling and richly detailed worlds. more

“If you do all that work of figuring out exactly how writing is done, then it's available to you at anytime, and you can build on it. It's like the difference between shooting one hoop and having it go in by accident and saying later, 'I shot a basket,' - and practicing so much you can do it whenever you want.”

Ifs Want Writing Done Can Do Differences Shots Available Accidents Shooting You Can Do It Baskets

Author:Mark Salzman

“Writing is a subtle art that is reached mostly by self-discovery and experimentation.”

Writing Art Self Discovery Self Discovery Subtle Experimentation

Author:Jasper Fforde

“Try to be original in your play and as clever as possible; but don't be afraid to show yourself foolish; we must have freedom of thinking, and only he is an emancipated thinker who is not afraid to write foolish things.”

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Book:Letters on the short story, the drama, and other literary topics

Source: Letters on the short story, the drama, and other literary topics

“The search for the word gets no easier but nobody else is going to write your novel for you.”

Writing Novel Easier