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I haven’t had trouble with writer’s block. i think it’s because my process involves writing very badly. my first drafts are filled with lurching, clichéd writing, outright flailing around. writing that doesn’t have a good voice or any voice. but then there will be good moments. it seems writer’s block is often a dislike of writing badly and waiting for writing better to happen.
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I Haven’t Had Trouble With Writer’s Block.

Jennifer Egan
I haven’t had trouble with writer’s block. i think it’s because my process involves writing very badly. my first drafts are filled with lurching, clichéd writing, outright flailing around. writing that doesn’t have a good voice or any voice. but then there will be good moments. it seems writer’s block is often a dislike of writing badly and waiting for writing better to happen.
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