The writer David Rakoff died of cancer last night, and while Googling him, I came across this video, “Why I Write (And Why It Only Gets Harder).”
In his book, Don’t Get Too Comfortable, Rakoff admits:
Writing is like pulling teeth.
From my dick.
In Half Empty, he…
I need to keep this on mind while I struggle with my own fear of writing. For me every time I read a wonderful writer I feel ridiculous for even attempting my inept stabs at writing.
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This is how I feel every single time I write….
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Sometimes what seems discouraging is actually reassuring solidarity.
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mind while I struggle with...own fear of writing. For me every time
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