Quotes on Writing and Life: Celeste's reflections

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Tuesday, November 20, 2007

Why do we write?

Especially the days when it is such a struggle to find the minutes to write in. Then there are the long seasons of drought when you aren't sure anyone hears you when you write. Or if they do respond, the critique is discouraging. Or if the critique is encouraging, you wonder if you can write... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, November 19, 2007

My children are still young enough

that there are times when in unison they beg, "Tell us a story mommy, please tell us one of your stories!" "Draw your chair up close to the edge of the precipice, and I'll tell you a story."-F. Scott Fitzgerald Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, November 13, 2007

I can really relate to this quote,

especially since I have been writing regularly with goals set for myself. "Writing is hard work. A clear sentence is no accident. Very few sentences come out right the first time or even the third time. Remember this in moments of despair. If you find that writing is hard, it's because it... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, November 12, 2007

This can be so true!

Sometimes our real experiences are beyond belief... "The difference between the truth and fiction is: Fiction has to make sense."-Tom Clancy Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, November 9, 2007

Isn't the smell of a new book wonderful?

One of the first things I do when I get a new book is to open it up, stick my nose close and enjoy the aroma of fresh paper and print. I wish that smell would last forever. "My best friend is a person who will give me a book I have not read."-Abraham Lincoln Sign in to see full entry.

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