“... to paint with oil paints for the first time ... is like trying to make something exquisitely accurate and microscopically clear out of mud pies with boxing gloves on.”
Book:If You Want to Write
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If You Want to Write
This book offers practical advice and insights on how to develop a writing habit, overcome writer's block, and refine one's craft. more
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Brenda Ueland
Brenda Ueland was an American journalist and writer, born on October 24, 1891, and died on March 5, 1985. She is known for her unique writing style and profound insights into writing, particularly for her book 'How to Write'. more
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