I suggest you ask yourself if you really want to write the sort of prose that might wind up in a party game.
{Stephen King}
Being a writer is a very peculiar sort of a job: it's always you versus a blank sheet of paper (or a blank screen) and quite often the blank piece of paper wins.
{Neil Gaiman}
If you do not breathe through writing, if you do not cry out in writing, or sing in writing, then don't write, because our culture has no use for it.
{Anaïs Nin}
Find out the reason that commands you to write; see whether it has spread its roots into the very depth of your heart; confess to yourself you would have to die if you were forbidden to write.
{Rainer Maria Rilke}
There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.
{Maya Angelou}
The role of a writer is not to say what we can all say, but what we are unable to say.
{Anaïs Nin}
After nourishment, shelter and companionship, stories are the thing we need most in the world.
{Philip Pullman}
Write what should not be forgotten.
{Isabel Allende}
Happy Monday and happy writing, Zigzaggers!!!
27 comments:
I've been gaining on the blank page lately, but I know it's just a matter of time before it pushes back :)
Ah yes, ah yes, I can relate to all of these! Especially the battle with the blank page.
I your Monday quotes!
And just where did you go snowboarding? Is there actually snow in the Poconos? :)
Like the second Nin quote!
Profound thoughts about why we write and what it means to us.
Another fabulous list of quotes. I've started writing them down. I love a good quote and their great to read through on a bad day! :)
Love that second quote by Neil. my blank screen wins way too often, it's not even a fair fight! LOL
*sigh* What an exceptional collection of quotes today, Laura!!
Love Pullman - not surprised I love his quote! :)
I love, LOVE, the Maya Angelou quote. THAT is why I write.
Bluestocking- Good for you! That's okay as long as you keep on pushing back, too. :)
Talli- I think writers know all about that battle!
Jennifer- Thanks! There are a bunch of snowboarding & skiing places near me, but it's been mostly fake snow this winter.
Alex- That's one of my favorites, too!
Joy- Absolutely!
Leigh- I have lots of quotes on the bulletin board above my desk! It helps keep me inspired and motivated.
Cristina- LoL, I hear you! Writers know too well that relentless blank screen. :)
Shannon- Thanks! I'm glad you like them!
Jemi- I like that quote a lot, too! It's so true. Everyone, whether you're a writer or reader or not, appreciates hearing a good story. Or telling one!
Ali- It's so true too!!
Considering how much I cried last week while writing my first draft, I think I've got Anais's first quote covered. :)
"I write murder scenes with such ease and comfort I sometimes ask myself, "Do you think there's anything wrong with me?" - Stephen Tremp
Ah yes, that blank sheet of paper... but it's that one by Philip Pullman that I really like.
those are so inspirational! i couldnt pick just one!
does cracking yourself up count? i do that a lot!
That first Stephen King one is pretty funny. I think my favorite it the Anais Nin one about saying what we are unable to say.
Love these quotes! Lately I feel like the blank page (or screen) is winning too much of the time! :)
Stina- I hear you! Writes understand that quote too well.
Stephen- Hello and welcome to Wavy Lines! LoL, good quote! I think many murder mystery writers think the same thing. I can't say this from experience, I'm pretty sure it's waaaaay easier writing about it than actually doing something so horrific so I think you're totally fine! Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
Bish- Those two quotes seem to the favorite in this bunch!
Tara- I know, it's hard to pick a favorite writing quote!
Susan- Haha, I know I like King's quote! It's a good reminder to really revise and edit our writing. Nin's is one of the favorites in this bunch for sure!
Susanna- That can happen! But you can win that battle. I know it!
This one:
There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.
Yup.
Well well, Rilke--WOW!
So far I'm doing quite well conquering the blank paper/screen. I just hope it stays that way. Have a great day!
Oops! Forgot to mention, great quotes!
I love these quotes. Outside of writing groups and conferences, as well as bloggers, writing quotes let me know there are kindred spirits out there.
I needed to hear those quotes today. Thank you.
These are great quotes. I especially liked Maya Angelou's. Thanks for making us think about our craft.
Holly- Writers sure know that's the truth!
Christina- Rilke's is a powerful quote!
Susanne- Good for you and keep it up!!
Medeia- Oooo, that's a great way of looking at it!
Kathi- Maya always had such inspiring and motivating things to say about writing!
So sad...I missed Monday's quote on actual Monday. :( But yay! I'm here and LOVE the Maya Angelou quote. So true.
As always, love your quotes.
Karen- That's okay! The quotes are here for whenever you need them. And more will be back each Monday!
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