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By Rachel Bisaillon BRONZE
Burlingame, California

3 hours. That’s it. No more. No less. In just 3, simple hours, I learned more about myself than I have this entire summer. On Tuesday night at polo practice, my trainer and the fo...
Rachel Bisaillon BRONZE, Burlingame, California
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Motherofpearl GOLD, Paxton, Illinois
11 articles 10 photos 1 comment

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In the deepest hour of the night, confess to yourself that you would die if you were forbidden to write. And look deep into your heart where it spreads its roots, the answer, and ask yourself, must I write? -Rainer Maria Rilke

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Improvidence BRONZE, Brooklyn, New York
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“First forget inspiration. Habit is more dependable. Habit will sustain you whether you're inspired or not. Habit will help you finish and polish your stories. Inspiration won't. Habit is persistence in practice.” -Octavia Bulter

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By Flora Sheppard BRONZE
Marion, Montana
Flora Sheppard BRONZE, Marion, Montana
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By Katie95 BRONZE
Beckville, Texas
Katie95 BRONZE, Beckville, Texas
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By burkeh BRONZE
Fort Dodge, Iowa
burkeh BRONZE, Fort Dodge, Iowa
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By abbyeich1 BRONZE
Olney, Illinois
abbyeich1 BRONZE, Olney, Illinois
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By KingKid SILVER
Saint Louis, Missouri
KingKid SILVER, Saint Louis, Missouri
8 articles 0 photos 3 comments

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"But God..."