Last Thursday Jill kicked off our “inspirational Tuesdays and Thursdays.” We’ll be sharing quotes that are related to writing and the writing life. Today’s inspiration is from James Scott Bell’s wonderful book, The Art of War for Writers:

This quote stuck out to me because I’ve experienced its truth. I had written tons of story beginnings, but when I buckled down and finished a full manuscript, I grew more in those months as a writer than I had in the years before.

Have you finished a manuscript? Did you notice growth from the experience?