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Nobody can assume that, to a writer, everything is off-limits
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"Nobody can assume that, to a writer, everything is off-limits"

- Ann Beattie

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This quote by Ann Beattie recommends that authors ought to not be limited in their writing. Writers must be totally free to check out any subject or concept that enters your mind, regardless of how questionable or taboo it might be. Writers needs to not be afraid to reveal their thoughts and feelings, even if they may be out of favor or unpopularly revealed. Writers needs to be motivated to take dangers and push boundaries in their writing, as this is typically where the most fascinating and thought-provoking stories originate from. Writers must not hesitate to explore any topic, no matter how uncomfortable it may be, as this is frequently where the most meaningful and powerful stories originate from. Writers ought to be motivated to take dangers and push borders in their writing, as this is often where the most fascinating and thought-provoking stories originate from.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Ann Beattie somewhere between September 8, 1947 and today. He/she was a famous Writer from USA. The author also have 26 other quotes.

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