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Fleischman hints at the notion that children's books are not just simple entertainment but require an extraordinary level of craftsmanship and dedication to have lasting impact.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nWhen approaching a creative project or any endeavor where you aim to make a lasting impression, recognize that \"delivering your best work\" is not a one-time event, but rather an ongoing process. Approach each paragraph, page, and sentence as an opportunity to refine your craft and push the boundaries of what's possible in your field.",{"id":42,"quote_text":43,"author_id":5,"source_id":44,"has_image":18,"author":45,"source":46,"quote_tag":47,"commentary":9},1474951,"Give weather reports. 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Today, humor is enjoyed and no longer regarded as literary brummagem.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[59],{"id":60,"tag":61},4470373,{"id":62,"tag_name":63},1011,"afraid",{"id":65,"quote_text":66,"author_id":5,"source_id":44,"has_image":18,"author":67,"source":68,"quote_tag":69,"commentary":9},1474922,"As an adult, I'll give a writer 50 pages. If the book doesn't interest me in 50 pages, I'll say the heck with it - there are just too many other things to read. A child won't give you 50 pages.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[70],{"id":71,"tag":72},4470364,{"id":73,"tag_name":74},291161,"heck",{"id":76,"quote_text":77,"author_id":5,"source_id":44,"has_image":18,"author":78,"source":79,"quote_tag":80,"commentary":9},1474902,"Adult novels are as ephemeral as newspapers. 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