Life with most teenagers was like having a low-grade bladder infection. It hurts, but you had to tough it out.
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Almost all good writing begins with terrible first efforts. You need to start somewhere.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Good writing is often preceded by poor attempts; the key is to start.
This quote by Anne Lamott highlights the importance of perseverance in the writing process. It acknowledges that every accomplished writer has faced challenges and produced subpar work at the beginning, emphasizing that the journey to improvement starts with simply taking the first step, no matter how imperfect it may be.
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WritingPerseveranceEffortsStartImprovement
In practice
Example use cases
During a writer's workshop, discussing how to overcome the fear of beginning a new piece.
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