writing doesn't get easier
9th July 2016 | for Creatives | creating isn't easy, novel writing, writing, Lisa Gardner |
"Hands down one of the biggest learnings I've had in this industry is that the writing doesn't get easier. And maybe that's good—maybe that means each book is fresh enough and unique and challenging enough that of course it's hard."
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