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Ancilla hasn’t released yet, and it surprised me the other day when someone already asked about my process. A friend said to me as well, “You finished! That’s awesome. A lot …

“And never forget that writing is as close as we get to keeping a hold on the thousand and one things — childhood, certainties, cities, doubts, dreams, instants, phrases, parents, loves — that go on slipping, like sand, through our fingers. ~Salman Rushdie

Struggling through a first draft of a story or novel? Here are some of the best tips and quotes on first drafts from writers who have been there.

Ann Patchett's quote beautifully captures the multifaceted nature of writing. Firstly, she acknowledges writing as a "job" and a "talent," recognizing the professional and skill-based aspects of the craft. However, she delves deeper, portraying writing as a personal sanctuary – a "place to go in your head." This aspect of writing emphasizes its introspective and escapist qualities.