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The Irrational Optimism of Writers: Why this particular form of insanity is a good thing
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Published: Aug. 29, 2011
Words: 832 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781465753625
Short description
You have to be crazy to get into this business, and that’s why craziness is essential for writers.Extended description
Why the irrational optimism that keeps writers going is so necessary, and how to hang onto it when the going gets tough.Tags
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