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The myth stems from the belief that writing is some mystical process. that it's magical. that it abides by its own set of rules different from all other forms of work, art, or play.but that's bullshit. plumbers don't get plumber's block. teachers don't get teacher's block. soccer players don't get soccer block. what makes writing different? nothing. the only difference is that writers feel they have a free pass to give up when writing is hard.
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The Myth Stems From The Belief That

Patrick Rothfuss
The myth stems from the belief that writing is some mystical process. that it's magical. that it abides by its own set of rules different from all other forms of work, art, or play.but that's bullshit. plumbers don't get plumber's block. teachers don't get teacher's block. soccer players don't get soccer block. what makes writing different? nothing. the only difference is that writers feel they have a free pass to give up when writing is hard.
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