Quote by Cory Doctorow

I had this really great amazing thing happen where I almost finished the book and I really needed to come up with an ending and I decided to go back and re-read the book and see if I could come up with an ending.

I had this really great amazing thing happen where I almost

Summary

The quote describes a moment where the speaker encounters a dilemma while writing a book and seeks inspiration by revisiting what they have already written. They mention being close to completing the book and feeling the pressure to create a satisfying ending. By going back to re-read their own work, they hope to find the necessary inspiration or ideas needed to successfully conclude their story.

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