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“Writing is self-reinforcing. Don't make a fetish out of it, and don't surrender to the myth of the garret, or the myth of the chained muse. It's like playing the guitar, or practicing taekwondo, or having sex. The more you do, the better you get. The better you get, the better it feels. The better it feels, the more you want to do.”

Quote by Jay Lake

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Jay Lake was an American science fiction author born on June 6, 1964, and passed away on June 1, 2014. Known for his profound philosophical insights and rich imagination, his works spanned across various genres including science fiction, fantasy, and horror. more

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