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Stay present in your writing from "summary" of Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott
When you sit down to write, it's easy to get lost in thoughts about what you should have written or what you hope to write in the future. You might find yourself dwelling on past mistakes or worrying about how your work will be received. But all of this mental chatter takes you out of the present moment, where the real magic happens. Writing is a process that requires your full attention and presence. When you are fully engaged in the act of writing, you are able to tap into your creativity and intuition in a way that is impossible when your mind is elsewhere. By staying present in your writing, you are able to connect more deeply with your ideas and bring them to life on the page. One way to practice staying present in your writing is to f...
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