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Quitting Law To Write
- Emily Giffin left a lucrative law career and paid off $98,000 in loans by living frugally to pursue writing.
- She wrote her first novel while working long hours and used misery as motivation to change careers.
Brutal Rejection That Fueled Persistence
- Emily received harsh rejection and an agent who replied curtly with "they all rejected it" without a period.
- She persisted instead of returning to law and used the setback to keep writing.
Use A Self-Imposed Deadline
- Give yourself a deadline and treat writing like a full-time job to force progress.
- Magnify risks less by recognizing the worst-case is often manageable and temporary.