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Quote by Anne Lamott

“Perfectionism is the voice of the oppressor, the enemy of the people. It will keep you cramped and insane your whole life Besides, perfectionism will ruin your writing, blocking inventiveness and playfulness and life force (these are words we are allowed to use in California).”

Book:Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life

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Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life

This book provides a comprehensive look into the craft of writing, combining practical exercises and personal stories to inspire and instruct readers on the challenges and joys of creative expression. The author shares her experiences and wisdom, offering guidance on overcoming writer's block, structuring narratives, and developing a writing routine. The book also delves into the author's personal journey, illustrating how writing can be a source of both solace and fulfillment in life. more

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Anne Lamott

Anne Lamott is an American novelist born on April 10, 1954. Her works are known for their humor, directness, and profound emotional depth, primarily exploring themes of family, faith, and self-discovery. more

“Jealousy is such a direct attack on whatever measure of confidence you’ve been able to muster. But if you continue to write, you are probably going to have to deal with it, because some wonderful, dazzling successes are going to happen for some of the most awful, angry, undeserving writers you know-people who are, in other words, not you.”

People Ifs Knows Writing Happens Able Deals Wonderful Direct Angry Awful Dazzling Muster Undeserving

Book:Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life

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“You have to make mistakes to find out who you aren’t.”

Mistake Who You Are Making Mistakes

Author:Anne Lamott

“Get to know your characters as well as you can let there be something at stake, and then let the chips fall where they may.”

Knows Wells May Character Fall Stakes Chips

Book:Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life

Source: Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life

“All these people keep waxing sentimental about how fabulously well I am doing as a mother, how competent I am, but I feel inside like when you're first learning to put nail polish on your right hand with your left. You can do it, but it doesn't look all that great around the cuticles.”