I like to jot down ideas on the back of envelopes and to recognise the potential value in small things. I also like the freedom to think without feeling compelled to write too early. Stories are often better if we can hold back and get to know the characters and the sounds of language.
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"I like to jot down ideas on the back of envelopes and to recognise the potential value in small things. I also like the freedom to think without feeling compelled to write too early. Stories are often better if we can hold back and get to know the characters and the sounds of language." — Nick Earls
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I like to jot down ideas on the back of envelopes and to recognise the potential value in small things. I also like the freedom to think without feeling compelled to write too early. Stories are often better if we can hold back and get to know the characters and the sounds of language. — Nick Earls
About Nick Earls
Nick Earls was a Novelist from Australia (1963–present).
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Who said "I like to jot down ideas on the back of envelopes and to recognise the potentia…"?
This quote is attributed to Nick Earls, a Novelist from Australia.
When did Nick Earls live?
Nick Earls lived from 1963 – present.