Quotes on Writing and Life: Celeste's reflections

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Monday, October 22, 2007

Does your writing reflect who you are?

In 'Anne of Avonlee' and in 'Little Women', both protagonists try to create exciting stories outside of their life experiences. Their writing soars when each finally writes out of the world and the self that she knows.... "Be yourself. Above all, let who you are, what you are, what you believe shine... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, October 20, 2007

This is a good reason to journal if ever there was one....

There are times in my life when I have kept a notebook beside my bed to wake and write ideas stirring around in my mind in the middle of the night.... "Write down the thoughts of the moment. Those that come unsought for are commonly the most valuable."- Sir Francis Bacon Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, October 19, 2007

Pulling teeth?

Somedays, writing feels like pulling teeth. The connections between my brain and my fingers seem to sever. This quote captures the tougher side of writing.... "Writing is the hardest way of earning a living, with the possible exception of wrestling alligators."-Olin Miller Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, October 18, 2007

There are writers whose prose reads like poetry....

"Always be a poet, even in prose."-Charles Baudelaire One of my favorite children's authors writes novels that read like poetry---The author is Gary Paulsen, and for me the book that unfolds most like an incredibly rich poem is The Winter Room. Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, October 17, 2007

Quality vs. Quantity?

I think I should make this quote my motto as I work on increasing my quantity of writing each day.... "...quantity produces quality. Only if you do a lot will you ever be any good. If you do very little, you'll never have quality of idea or quality of output. The excitement and creativity comes from... Sign in to see full entry.

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