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How to Become a Famous Writer – Samuel Johnson

It is advantageous to an author that his book should be attacked as well as praised. Fame is a shuttlecock. If it be struck at one end of the room, it will soon fall to the ground. To keep it up, it must be struck at both ends.
Samuel Johnson

4 comments on “How to Become a Famous Writer – Samuel Johnson”

  1. Sarah Waldock
    November 5, 2023
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    I counter with Samuel Langhorn Clemens aka Mark Twain. “One can only ever deserve to be successful.”
    And luck does come into it.

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  2. beth
    November 5, 2023
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    talent, luck and timing all

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    • bridget whelan
      November 5, 2023
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      Yep. You need at least two out of the three to stand a chance….

      Reply

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