Quotes on Writing and Life: Celeste's reflections

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Friday, November 12, 2004

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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Thursday, November 11, 2004

Up late working on this writing quota.

I had a lot of time this evening, but I ended up on the phone with different family members. I don't do that much phoning any more. Just calls to my mom each day since she got so sick a year or so ago. The children enjoyed pulling out a dusty Christmas movie while I visited on the phone. Then when I... Sign in to see full entry.

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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.

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Wednesday, November 10, 2004

Slowly writing my word count for the day.

There was so much to attend to with the children. No crises for a change. Just lot's to do. Writing when there is not room in my day for it. What a challenge this is day after day after full day. So full of early risings, getting up all ready for the day, the drive to work, hectic work days, the... Sign in to see full entry.

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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.

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