“I formed a resolution to never write a word I did not want to write; to think only of my own tastes and ideals, without a thought of those of editors or publishers.” — C. S. Forester, English, writer, novelist
via “I formed a resolution to never write a word I did not want to write…” — Art of Quotation
“A GOOD NOVEL TELLS US THE TRUTH ABOUT ITS HERO, BUT A BAD NOVEL TELLS US THE TRUTH ABOUT ITS AUTHOR.” — G.K. CHESTERTON.
I’m writing a first draft and reminding myself that I’m simply shoveling sand into a box so that later I can build castles.
Shannon Hale.
via Inspirational Quote # 255 — Today, You Will Write
What they call you is one thing. What you answer to is something else.
Lucille Clifton.
via Inspirational Quote # 338 — Today, You Will Write
“Busy is a decision… You don’t find the time to do things — you make the time to do things.” — Maria Popova, Bulgaria, writer
A genius! For 37 years I’ve practised fourteen hours a day, and now they call me a genius!
~ Pablo de Sarasate
via Inspirational Quote # 531 — Today, You Will Write
Concentrate all your thought upon the work at hand. The sun’s rays do not burn until brought to a focus.
Alexander Graham Bell was born on this day 3rd March 1847. Died 2nd August 1922
People think [detective stories] more ingenious than they are—on account of their method and air of method…Where is the ingenuity in unraveling a web which you yourself…have woven for the express purpose of unraveling? —Edgar Allan Poe, in a letter to Philip Pendelton Cooke
via Quote of the Day — Alec Nevala-Lee
Stop asking yourself what you want, what you desire, what interests you. Ask yourself instead: What has been given to me? Ask: What do I have to give back? Then give it.
Cheryl Strayed. Taken from Brave Enough.
via Inspirational Quote # 395 — Today, You Will Write
Every first draft if perfect, because all a first draft has to do is exist.
Jane Smiley.
via Inspirational Quote # 510 — Today, You Will Write
AM Simpson 