Quotes on Writing and Life: Celeste's reflections

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Tuesday, July 27, 2004

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, July 26, 2004

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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Saturday, July 24, 2004

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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Friday, July 23, 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, July 22, 2004

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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