Writing, at its best, is a lonely life. Organizations for writers palliate the writer's loneliness, but I doubt if they improve his writing. He grows in public stature as he sheds his loneliness and often his work deteriorates. For he does his work alone and if he is a good enough writer he must face eternity, or the lack of it, each day.

Summary

This quote by American writer Ernest Hemingway highlights the introspective and often solitary nature of writing. Hemingway suggests that while writer organizations may alleviate a writer's sense of loneliness, they may not necessarily enhance their writing skills. The author believes that a writer's growth in popularity can lead to a decline in the quality of their work, as their focus shifts from solitude and personal exploration to gaining public recognition. Ultimately, Hemingway emphasizes that writing is a solitary pursuit, and a truly talented writer must confront their own mortality and the profound emptiness of existence on a daily basis.

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