Markus Zusak Quotes

I find writing extremely difficult. I usually have to drag myself to my desk, mainly because I doubt myself. And it's getting harder because I want to improve with every book.

Markus Zusak

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• Doubt

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• I find writing extremely difficult. I usually have to drag myself to my desk, mainly because I doubt myself. And it's getting harder because I want to improve with every book.

  

  Markus Zusak
  • Writing
  • Book
  • Doubt