I begin a novel the same way I imagine a lot of working people begin their jobs, whether they’re plumbers or doctors or what: By asking, ‘What’s wrong here that I might repair?’
{Barbara Kingsolver}
The more I want to get something done, the less I call it work.
{Richard Bach}
Plot is no more than footprints left in the snow after your characters have run by on their way to incredible destinations.
{Ray Bradbury}
I think of life as a good book. The further you get into it, the more it begins to make sense.
{Harold Kushner}
The best travel is that which one can take by one’s own fireside, in memory or imagination.
{George Eliot}
Finish the day's writing when you still want to continue.
{Helen Dunmore}
It’s only despair, not delay, that does dreams in.
{Sarah Ban Breathnach}
Your story matters. It isn’t just three little words. It’s a way of life.
{Nikki Hyson}
Happy Monday and happy writing, Zigzaggers!
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18 comments:
Ooh, Barbara K. just hit it for me. I'm loving that quote. Thanks for sharing!
Hi, Laura,
Cool quote from Kushner!
More goodies this week. Thanks for sharing the inspiration!
Thanks!
Happy Monday, girl!
I like George Eliot's quote. I think many artists, especially writers, can live vicariously through their characters' adventures.
There's that Bradbury... I just love Ray Bradbury.
They're all great quotes, but Richard's is my favorite one. :)
Ah, I love your Barbara K quotes (from the last post and this one). I love the part about life being a book---so insightful and true!!
I like the best travel one!
This is a first. I recognized every single one of your quotes today!! :)
I love the Bradbury quote about plot - so playful.
Your story matters. Great line.
Awesome ones! My favorites were the Kingslover and Bach quotes. Thanks for sharing, Laura! Hugs!
Haha! I love that Richard Bach quote ~ so true!
And welcome to this year's A to Z Challenge!
I'm getting ready for A to Z.
I love Bradbury's quote.
My favourite was the Bradbury quote, he was a phenomenal writer.
Hello, everyone!!
Thank you so much for visiting and commenting. I'm glad you liked this week's bunch of quotes! I hope they inspired, encouraged, and motivated you and your writing in some way. :)
I hope you're all preparing for A-Z!!
Love,
Laura
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