I believe that, in an ideal world, writers would feel free to write what matters to them without having to consider success, failure, the market, etc. (Claire Messud)

I believe that, in an ideal world, writers would feel free to write what matters to them without having to consider success, failure, the market, etc.

Claire Messud

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