Gordon Lish Quotes and Sayings - Page 1
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“I see the notion of talent as quite irrelevant. I see instead perseverance, application, industry, assiduity, will, will, will, desire, desire, desire.”
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“Never be sincere - sincerity is the death of writing.”
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“Writing is not about self-expression; it is about putting words on paper.”
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“The secret of good writing is telling the truth.”
-- Gordon Lish
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