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“I learned that inside my goody-two-shoes are some very dark socks.”
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“You can't wait for inspiration. You have to go after it with a club.”
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“you can, you should, and if you’re brave enough to start, you will.”
― On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft
― On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft
“The most fundamental aggression to ourselves, the most fundamental harm we can do to ourselves, is to remain ignorant by not having the courage and the respect to look at ourselves honestly and gently.”
― When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times
― When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times
“Your first draft can and should look like a fucking warzone. That's okay. Don't sweat it, because you survived. Put differently, that first draft of yours has permission to suck. Go forth and care not.”
― 250 Things You Should Know About Writing
― 250 Things You Should Know About Writing
Martha’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Martha’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
160 books
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228 friends
174 books
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16 friends
25 books
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22 friends
7 books
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215 friends
446 books
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40 friends
29 books
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87 friends
55 books
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45 friends
0 books
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14 friends
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