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About this quote

What does it mean?
Write deeply and honestly from your emotions rather than just filling space.
In plain terms
Write with real feeling from your heart.
What can you take from it?
Authentic writing comes from expressing true emotions.

Where it applies

  • drafting personal work
  • journaling
  • creating art

Putting it to work

  • write from emotion
  • share true feelings

Questions to consider

  • Are you writing from your heart?
  • What does your heart say on paper?

Another view

Sometimes technical skill matters more than emotion.

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