Quote by Neil Gaiman

And life is a good thing for a writer. It's where we get our raw material, for a start. We quite like to stop and watch it.

And life is a good thing for a writer. It's where we get our

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of life as a source of inspiration for writers. Life provides writers with raw material for their work and serves as a constant observation ground for them. It suggests that writers find value in taking a pause from their creative process to simply observe and experience life firsthand. Life, in this context, is seen as a valuable asset that fuels creativity and enables writers to connect with their audience on a deeper level.

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Life Writing Inspiration

By Neil Gaiman

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