Quotes on Writing and Life: Celeste's reflections

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Tuesday, March 7, 2006

Responsibility as a writer?

While I would rather be the responsible writer described in this quote, the perspective that even irresponsible writing can have a purposeful impact is an interesting point of view.... "The imaginitive artist willy-nilly influences his time. If he understands his responsibility and acts on... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, March 6, 2006

No middle ground....

With writing, I don't feel a middle ground. Especially with daily writing like I try to do at Blogit. I know that daily writing is good for my development at a writer. And some days I feel so 'up' about writing. Other days, I have to drag myself to the computer, and my brain feels so empty, that... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, March 2, 2006

Commitment and Writing....

This makes me think of the very old cliche--- Which came first, the chicken or the egg? This quote is serious and elegant, so I am surprised at the corny associations I keep having, such as 'you have to start with one egg to get a dozen.' I really think I should move ahead and share the quote I am... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, March 1, 2006

This does capture the feelings that can be associated with criticism...

...of one's work. But how can we learn without some critical feedback? "Asking a writer what he thinks about criticism is like asking a lamppost what it feels about dogs."-John Osborne Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, February 28, 2006

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.

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