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All good writing is swimming under water and holding your breath.

All good writing is swimming under water and holding your br

Summary

This quote suggests that excellent writing requires a deep level of immersion and intense focus. Like swimming underwater, it implies that writing demands diving into the depths of our thoughts and ideas, where we must navigate with precision and skill. Furthermore, holding your breath metaphorically represents the concentration and sacrifice needed to maintain a high level of quality throughout the writing process, emphasizing the discipline and commitment required to produce good writing.

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