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Mary Roberts Rinehart

The writing career is not a romantic one. The writer's life may be colorful, but his work itself is rather drab.

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Mary Roberts Rinehart means that although a writer’s personal experiences might be exciting or varied, the actual process of writing is often dull and routine. She emphasizes that the creative work requires consistent effort and discipline, rather than being glamorous or thrilling.

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