"I can write all the way through the morning, when my mind is clear, and there are no distractions."
-Karen Thompson Walker
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"I like to edit my sentences as I write them. I rearrange a sentence many times before moving on to the next one. For me, that editing process feels like a form of play, like a puzzle that needs solving, and it's one of the most satisfying parts of writing.“
-Karen Thompson Walker
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