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Alberto Moravia

When I sit at my table to write, I never know what it's going to be until I'm under way. I trust in inspiration, which sometimes comes and sometimes doesn't. But I don't sit back waiting for it. I work every day.

Alberto Moravia

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Alberto Moravia describes a writing process where the outcome is uncertain at the start, relying on sudden inspiration that may or may not appear. Despite this unpredictability, he emphasizes the importance of consistent daily effort rather than passively waiting for ideas to come.

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