The Most Important Lesson

28th June 2016 | for Creatives | create for YOURSELF, Chris Bohjalian, writing  |       

"I think the most important lesson isn't necessarily to try and write a different book every time, or to try to brand yourself, [but] to write the kind of books you love to read.  Because first of all, you're doing something you love.  Second, you're working in your comfort zone, and third, even if this particular book doesn't work, it's going to be a lot more pleasant an experience."

— Chris Bohjalian

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