If I knew a story page by page before I started writing it, I just wouldn't do it. The process of discovery is really important for my own enjoyment. (Steve Toltz)

If I knew a story page by page before I started writing it, I just wouldn't do it. The process of discovery is really important for my own enjoyment.

Steve Toltz

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