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Author Hadassa Ben Ari Describes Intense Writing Process

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Author Hadassa Ben Ari described her current writing process as all-consuming, stating "My book doesn't let me go anywhere." She compared the demanding creative experience to childbirth, noting a transition from excitement to fatigue and regret. Ben Ari shared moments of doubt, questioning her decision to write the book and wishing for relief.

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  • Author Hadassa Ben Ari described her book writing process as all-consuming.
  • Ben Ari stated, "My book doesn't let me go anywhere."
  • She compared the demanding creative process to childbirth.
  • The author noted a transition from excitement to fatigue and regret.
  • Ben Ari expressed moments of doubt and a desire for relief.

Author Hadassa Ben Ari has shared her intense feelings about the demanding process of writing her latest book with her followers. She described the experience as consuming, stating, "I have no day and no night. My book doesn't let me go anywhere." Ben Ari likened the creative process to childbirth, explaining that the initial excitement has given way to fatigue and regret. "It's exciting and all that, but like in childbirth, now I'm in the transition phase," she shared. During difficult moments, the author expressed thoughts of doubt, questioning her decision to undertake the project and wishing for an escape. She reflected, "Why did I want this child, someone take me home, I don't know how to give birth at all, or write, maybe we'll go back to baking cookies."

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