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Writing an essay is like a school assignment: I have my topic, I organize my thoughts, and I write it. I have complete control over what I'm doing. Writing a novel is like setting out on a journey without knowing who or what I'll encounter, how long it's going to take, or where I'm going to end up.
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"Writing an essay is like a school assignment: I have my topic, I organize my thoughts, and I write it. I have complete control over what I'm doing. Writing a novel is like setting out on a journey without knowing who or what I'll encounter, how long it's going to take, or where I'm going to end up."
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Writing an essay is like a school assignment: I have my topic, I organize my thoughts, and I write it. I have complete control over what I'm doing. Writing a novel is like setting out on a journey without knowing who or what I'll encounter, how long it's going to take, or where I'm going to end up. — Tawni O'Dell

About Tawni O'Dell

Tawni O'Dell was a Novelist from United States (1964–present).

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Who said "Writing an essay is like a school assignment: I have my topic, I organize my th…"?
This quote is attributed to Tawni O'Dell, a Novelist from United States.
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Tawni O'Dell lived from 1964 – present.