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Maria Popova
Noodle Expert Member

December 18, 2019

"At its best, the sensation of writing is that of any unmerited grace. It is handed to you, but only if you look for it. You search, you break your heart, your back, your brain, and then — and only then — it is handed to you."

The wise and wonderful Annie Dillard, who is 70 today, shares a lifetime of wisdom on writing:

At its best, the sensation of writing is that of any unmerited grace. It is handed to you, but only if you look for it. You search, you break your heart, your back, your brain, and then — and only then — it is handed to you.

More [here][2].

[2]: http://www.brainpickings.org/2013/08/09/annie-dillard-on-writing/