Writing isn't about making money, getting famous, getting da... - Stephen King, On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft

"Writing isn't about making money, getting famous, getting dates, getting laid, or making friends. In the end, it's about enriching the lives of those who will read your work, and enriching your own life, as well. It's about getting up, getting well, and getting over. Getting happy, okay? Getting happy."

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