I love quotes, especially when they are uplifting and encouraging about the struggles in our life. Writing is as much a joy as it is a struggle. Many people dream to write, few actually do. This first one is my favorite.
“Don’t try to figure out what other people want to hear from you; figure out what you have to say. It’s the one and only thing you have to offer.” – Barbara Kingsolver
“First, find out what your hero wants, then just follow him!” – Ray Bradbury
“Most of the basic material a writer works with is acquired before the age of fifteen.” – Willa Cather
“I love deadlines. I like the whooshing sound they make as they fly by.” – Douglas Adams
“Get it down. Take chances. It may be bad, but it’s the only way you can do anything really good.” – William Faulkner
“I am irritated by my own writing. I am like a violinist whose ear is true, but whose fingers refuse to reproduce precisely the sound he hears within.” – Gustave Flaubert
“You learn by writing short stories. Keep writing short stories. The money’s in novels, but writing short stories keeps your writing lean and pointed.” – Larry Niven
Until Next Time…
Quotes for Writers
October 16, 2014 by jenowenby
Posted in Meanderings | Tagged Barbara Kingsolver, inspiration for writers, Larry Niven, quotes for writers, Ray Bradbury, Short Stories, William Faulkner | 11 Comments
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These are great quotes, although now I am predominantly into non-fiction writing, most of my ideas for books have developed since 2012, when I took a year out of work and attended lots of business seminars and events.
Good quotes.
Beautiful collection of quotes Jen , Hope you like my Quotes Blog too 🙂
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Great quotes, Jen. I laughed at the one by Douglas Adams, but I agree with you that the one by Barbara Kingsolver is my favorite.
Reblogged this on Anita & Jaye Dawes and commented:
Note to self, ‘make time for more quotations’…
Reblogged this on Be My Guest and commented:
I love Jen’s quotes.
Love your quotes.
There are wonderful quotes, Jen!! Thank you for sharing!!
Those were awesome! And I too love quotes. Thank you for those!
Great quotes to ponder! 🙂