Quotes on Writing and Life: Celeste's reflections

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Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Mixed Metaphors

.... I truly prefer writing short pieces. Yet here I am, letting my thoughts stream into a longer and winding essay. Am I mixing metaphors yet? Oh how I have always loved mixed metaphors. I know you aren't supposed to do such things. It simply isn't kosher. But the clashing tastes of sweet and... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, November 24, 2008

This is quite a response...

to a critic! It is so hard to know which criticisms to incorporate into the revision process and which to let run off one's back like water off the proverbial duck's back. "Some old lady said that my book left a bad taste in her mouth. I wrote back to her and said, "You weren't supposed to eat... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Story telling...

Have you ever noticed that some stories almost seem to write themselves? They flow from your pen (or rapidly typing fingers) as if you're taking dictation. You feel like you've tapped into story that existed long before you actually write it.... "I have been successful probably because I have always... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Wonderful advice...

...and definitely worth considering as words to live by--especially for writers. "The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life, of the marvelous structure of reality.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, November 17, 2008

Prolific writing...

I think this particular author's name should be a synonym for the word 'prolific.' "If a doctor told me I only had six minutes to live, I'd type a little faster."-Isaac Asimov Sign in to see full entry.

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