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The secret to being a writer is that you have to write. Its not enough to think about writing or to study literature or
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"The secret to being a writer is that you have to write. It's not enough to think about writing or to study literature or plan a future life as an author. You really have to lock yourself away, alone, and get to work"

- Augusten Burroughs

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In this quote, Augusten Burroughs is stressing the significance of acting in order to end up being a successful author. He states that merely considering composing or studying literature is inadequate. Rather, one must in fact take a seat and write in order to enhance their skills and accomplish their objectives as an author. Burroughs also highlights the requirement for solitude and commitment, as he suggests locking oneself away in order to fully focus on the composing process. This quote works as a pointer that hard work and decision are essential in the pursuit of becoming an author, and that it is not a path for the faint of heart.

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Augusten Burroughs This quote is written / told by Augusten Burroughs somewhere between October 23, 1965 and today. He was a famous Writer from USA. The author also have 28 other quotes.

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