That thing you had to force yourself to do-the actual act of writing-t…

Anne Lamott
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That thing you had to force yourself to do-the actual act of writing-turns out to be the best part. ✨ Anne Lamott (2007). Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life, p.26, Anchor
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