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Things I've learned about my writing process the hard way

A how-not-to guide, if you like

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Justine Field
Mar 22, 2025
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I suspect that most writers wouldn’t tell you they write because they’re good at it but because they fear something will die in them if they don’t. Some may genuinely enjoy it but if I may speculate further, it’s less of an in-the-moment enjoyment and more from the satisfaction felt after the fact.

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