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Heres the secret to finishing that first book. Dont rewrite as you go
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"Here's the secret to finishing that first book. Don't rewrite as you go"

- Laurell K. Hamilton

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This quote by Laurell K. Hamilton is motivating writers to complete their first book without getting bogged down in the details. Hamilton is recommending that authors ought to concentrate on getting the story down on paper first, and then stress over the details later on. This advice is especially handy for those who are brand-new to writing, as it can be simple to get captured up in the details and forget the bigger photo. By not rewording as you go, you can keep the momentum going and complete the book in a timely manner. Hamilton's recommendations is a fantastic reminder to writers that it's important to stay concentrated on the end goal and not get too caught up in the information.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Laurell K. Hamilton somewhere between February 19, 1963 and today. He/she was a famous Writer from USA. The author also have 31 other quotes.

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