The writing of a novel or short story or poem or whatever should elevate the audience, not drag the writer down to some level beneath herself. And sh… - Caitlín R. Kiernan

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The writing of a novel or short story or poem or whatever should elevate the audience, not drag the writer down to some level beneath herself. And she — the author — should fight always to prevent that dragging down, especially when the only possible benefit of allowing it to happen is monetary.