by mike | Mar 9, 2020 | Books, Editing, Publishing, Quotes, Uncategorized, Writing, Writing Quotes |
Wisdom from well-known authors can be inspirational for wannabe writers. Or in some cases they can have the opposite effect. Here are some more gems to ponder. “Start writing, no matter what. The water does not flow until the faucet is turned on.” – Louis L’Amour...
by mike | Oct 7, 2019 | Books, Editing, Publishing, Quotes, Uncategorized, Writing, Writing Quotes |
Thoughts about writing from successful writers can inspire—or perhaps deflate, depending how they are taken. Here are a few gems. “I love my rejection slips. They show me I try.” – Sylvia Plath “If I had to give young writers advice, I would say don’t listen to...
by mike | Sep 16, 2019 | Aging, Editing, Humor, Life, Quotes, Uncategorized, Writing Quotes |
Samuel Langhorne Clemens (1835-1910), known by his pen name of Mark Twain, is considered this country’s greatest humorist. William Faulkner even went as far as calling him “the father of American literature.” Here are some of his best and most meaningful quotes....
by mike | Aug 29, 2016 | Books, Editing, Humor, Uncategorized, Writing, Writing Quotes |
Writers have never shied away from sharing thoughts about their craft, among other topics. In this occasional series we will have a look at some of their insights. I’ll begin with one of my favorite quotes EVER. “Substitute ‘damn’ every time you’re inclined to write...
