Quotes on Writing and Life: Celeste's reflections

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Friday, March 14, 2008

What do you really mean?

This quote touches something deep within me. As a writer, I want to be understood. The best critiques don't necessarily tell me if my writing is good or bad. The most helpful critical reader gives me an idea of what the reader hears me saying--then I can see how close what they hear is to what I... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

STUCK! A few words on writer's block...

"You don't know what it is to stay a whole day with your head in your hands trying to squeeze you unfortunate brain so as to find a word."-Gustave Flaubert My favorite fountain pen had fallen out of my purse and under the front wheel of the car when the kids and I got home last night. I am so glad I... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, March 7, 2008

...a little humor ...

"If A equals success, then the formula is: A = X + Y + Z, X is work. Y is play. Z is keep your mouth shut."-Albert Einstein Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, March 5, 2008

Confidence as a writer...

"To believe your own thought, to believe that what is true for you in your private heart is true for all --that is genius."--Emerson In college I took classes that operated like creative writing groups. About 8 years ago, I was thrilled to be invited to join a local writer's group in this town. It... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, March 4, 2008

Confidence as a writer...

"To believe your own thought, to believe that what is true for you in your private heart is true for all --that is genius."--Emerson In college I took classes that operated like creative writing groups. About 8 years ago, I was thrilled to be invited to join a local writer's group in this town. It... Sign in to see full entry.

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