Raisin expressed his struggles saying, 'I had to work hard not to succumb to a negativity that in turn thwarts creativity.' This highlights how external circumstances can impact an author's creative process.
He shared, 'When he won the BBC national short story award...I had been wondering whether writing is still a viable thing for me to continue doing.' It shows the uncertainty many authors face in their careers.
Yara Rodrigues Fowler reflected on her financial state, stating, 'My friends are civil servants and doctors; they have pensions and maternity pay. I am pursuing a profession I find financially unrewarding.' This illustrates the financial challenges in the literary field.
Raisin noted that 'succeeding in publishing is a roll of the dice,' underlining the unpredictable nature of the literary market and the difficulty in maintaining a steady income.
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