What inspired John Gardner to write such candid advice about the novelist's craft?
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On Becoming a Novelist

On Becoming a Novelist
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What inspired John Gardner to write such candid advice about the novelist's craft?
Did anyone else find the emphasis on discipline and daily practice both motivating and intimidating?
How do readers interpret Gardner’s advice on balancing originality with craft?