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Tag Archives: inspiration
Think Of Yourself As A Writer Today
Early mornings while I wait for my coffee to brew I have this habit of reading my horoscope online after I scan through my emails and messages on the computer and before I start to read my book or sit … Continue reading
Hang On To Their Words
We humans are social animals by nature. We need to communicate, to talk, to socialize. We need to ask questions about things that interest us in the same way we seek assurance and approval for the things we do. And … Continue reading
Best Of All No Rejection Letters
Self-publishing has become a remarkable phenomenon in this day and age. Whether it is articles or stories posted on blogs, or e-books, now anyone can write about anything and get “published” instantly. Often there are no boundaries and, best of … Continue reading
Dear Writer
Of all the advice that the greatest writers have given throughout the years to all of us who want to write perhaps the one that inspires me and that I treasure the most is the letter that John Steinbeck wrote … Continue reading
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Tagged advice, emotions, experience, fiction, inspiration, literature, love, magic, short story, story, words, writer, writing
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There Is No ‘One Right Way’ To Write
“You can’t build a reputation on what you’re going to do.” Henry Ford Ever since I remember I have been reading authors’ biographies, listening to interviews and noting down any advice that I think will help me to become a … Continue reading
There’s Something In Me Pushing Me To Write
Do you have an idol? Do you have someone you are dying to meet one day? Whether it’s this person’s personality that you admire and love, or their work and success, be it in the arts, in entertainment, science, history, … Continue reading
Blood Sweat Tears And Prayers
The other day I read a great book that played on all my senses, stirring all my emotions. Every time I read a book like that I get so fired up and I wish that I could write like the … Continue reading
A Writer’s Life
Writers differ in their views on almost anything related to the art and craft of writing. From the aspects of the trade to being a writer, and then of course the writer’s life as a storyteller. Here are some excerpts … Continue reading
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Tagged art, books, craft, fiction, inspiration, life, literature, reading, relationships, story, thoughts, words, writers, writing
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Set The Ripples Of Imagination
“I believe that any short story can become a novel, and any novel can be converted into a short story or into a poem.” Joyce Carol Oates A short story is not the same as a novel, and the two … Continue reading
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Tagged art, artist, author, book, books, characters, creative, creative writing, diary, doubt, dreams, emotion, faith, feelings, fiction, happy, ideas, imagination, inspiration, interview, language, library, life, literature, love, memories, novel, poetry, publishing, short story, story, success, thoughts, time, words, work, write, writer, writing
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Stop Look Listen
A story – a tale, a narrative, an account, an anecdote. A short story – a tale, a fable, a novella, a parable. I love to read short stories. My all time favorites are: The Necklace- Guy de Maupassant The … Continue reading
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Tagged Anton Chekhov, art, artist, author, blog, blogger, blogging, book, books, characters, creative, creative writing, doubt, dreams, emotion, feelings, fiction, friends, Guy de Maupassant, ideas, imagination, inspiration, library, life, literature, love, memories, novel, Paris, poetry, publishing, short story, story, thoughts, words, work, write, writer, writing
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