Quotes on Writing and Life: Celeste's reflections

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Friday, August 20, 2004

How many of us can say that 'writing' is a matter of life or death?

Or maybe it really is that way for all of us who are born writers. Even if we don't realize it, 'not writing' deprives us of breath and life. "I write for the same reason I breathe-because if I didn't, I would die."-Isaac Asimov Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, August 18, 2004

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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Friday, August 13, 2004

Do you ever struggle to find the time to write.

I truly believe you must make the time rather than find the time. It seems that a multifaceted life is a context that enriches a writer's writing if you don't allow life to swallow up all of your time. "There is no perfect time to write. There is only now."-Barbara Kingslover Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, August 11, 2004

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, August 10, 2004

Does writing ever feel like cooking to you?

I often find myself using the analogy between the two. Here is a light-hearted quote that uses the comparison.... "Writing is like cooking...if you spill something, you should make it look like part of the act."-Jon Keeble Sign in to see full entry.

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