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Nov'14

William Faulkner on writing: “Get it down. Take Chances. It may be bad, but it’s the only way you can do anything really good.”

“Get it down. Take Chances. It may be bad, but it’s the only way you can do anything really good.” …

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Nov'14

Truman Capote on writing: “The only obligation any artist can have is to himself. His work means nothing, otherwise. It has no meaning.”

“The only obligation any artist can have is to himself. His work means nothing, otherwise. It has no meaning.” (Tweet …

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Nov'14

Dr. Seuss on creativity: “You’re on your own. And you know what you know. And you are the guy who’ll decide where to go.”

“You’re on your own. And you know what you know. And you are the guy who’ll decide where to go.” …

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Oct'14

George Orwell on editing: “Never use a long word where a short one will do.”

“Never use a long word where a short one will do.” (Tweet it!) George Orwell

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Oct'14

Jeff Goins on creativity: “Write something that’s worth fighting over. Because that’s how you change things. That’s how you create art.”

“Write something that’s worth fighting over. Because that’s how you change things. That’s how you create art.” (Tweet it!) Jeff …

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Oct'14

Jack London on inspiration: “You can’t wait for inspiration, you have to go after it with a club.”

“You can’t wait for inspiration, you have to go after it with a club.” (Tweet it!) Jack London

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