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“Maugham then offers the greatest advice anyone could give to a young author: "At the end of an interrogation sentence, place a question mark. You'd be surprised how effective it can be.”
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“I used to be afraid about what people might say or think after reading what I had written. I am not afraid anymore, because when I write, I am not trying to prove anything to anyone, I am just expressing myself and my opinions. It’s ok if my opinions are different from those of the reader, each of us can have his own opinions. So writing is like talking, if you are afraid of writing, you may end up being afraid of talking”
― Pearls Of Eternity
― Pearls Of Eternity
“Rules such as "Write what you know," and "Show, don't tell," while doubtlessly grounded in good sense, can be ignored with impunity by any novelist nimble enough to get away with it. There is, in fact, only one rule in writing fiction: Whatever works, works.”
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“The power of a writer is that he is a god of sorts. He can create his own worlds and populate them with his own people, all by the powers of his imagination. It's the closest a man can come close to the gods. No wonder the most successful writers are considered immortals”
― Pearls Of Eternity
― Pearls Of Eternity
“Nouns and verbs are the guts of the language. Beware of covering up with adjectives and adverbs.”
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“Many writers write because they’ve been there, seen that, did it and burnt their fingers”
― Pearls Of Eternity
― Pearls Of Eternity
“A writer reports on the universe. When he presents his credentials, the gates of heaven and hell are equally opened to him. He can hear the devil’s defense and god’s accusations. The guards at the king’s heart let him in. The writer can be anything and any one he wants. When he writes he is a god, he creates.”
― Pearls Of Eternity
― Pearls Of Eternity
“Don't believe in everything that is written. Not everything that is written is true”
― Pearls Of Eternity
― Pearls Of Eternity
“One author said "I write because I want to live a footprint in the sands of history.” It's hard to live a footprint in the sands of history when giants are passing through the same sands unless you are one of the giants”
― Pearls Of Eternity
― Pearls Of Eternity
“If I can write, who possibly can’t. Even drawing a line in the sand is writing”
― Pearls Of Eternity
― Pearls Of Eternity
“What is the worst possible thing that could happen to my protagonist? How could that turn out to be the best possible thing that could happen to him?”
― Story: Substance, Structure, Style, and the Principles of Screenwriting
― Story: Substance, Structure, Style, and the Principles of Screenwriting
“When it comes to writing fiction, I have three nonnegotiable guidelines. It must be FAIR (the Divine values everyone; no one can be existentially abandoned, which does not negate their faults and failures). It must be REAL (all characters must eventually face their issues honestly, as in life). It must be SIMPLE (if something cannot be explained simply, it is not understood well enough).”
― Writing: A Spiritual Voice
― Writing: A Spiritual Voice
“There's no right, wrong, good or bad way to begin writing. It just matters that you start.”
― WRITE! Your Guide to Revealing the Writer Within
― WRITE! Your Guide to Revealing the Writer Within
“Perfectionism and creativity tend to hamper productivity. If you’re prone to perfectionism, give yourself permission to let go of any judgment around the best or right way to write. There is no right or wrong way of writing as long as you're writing!”
― WRITE! Your Guide to Revealing the Writer Within
― WRITE! Your Guide to Revealing the Writer Within
“Jot down ideas, phrases and metaphors as they occur to you, whether it’s in a notebook or the device you’re carrying. We humans are way less likely to recall those lightbulb moments later on, so don’t hesitate to capture your thoughts in the moment.”
― WRITE! Your Guide to Revealing the Writer Within
― WRITE! Your Guide to Revealing the Writer Within
“We often think we don’t have the time to write. The real question is: are you willing to make time?”
― WRITE! Your Guide to Revealing the Writer Within
― WRITE! Your Guide to Revealing the Writer Within
“The question of time can certainly bedevil a writer, so we encourage you to make a choice for yourself, give it a try, and see how it works.”
― WRITE! Your Guide to Revealing the Writer Within
― WRITE! Your Guide to Revealing the Writer Within
“Keeping it simple helps keep procrastination at bay. The fewer the distractions, the more productive a writing practice can become.”
― WRITE! Your Guide to Revealing the Writer Within
― WRITE! Your Guide to Revealing the Writer Within
“Honor where you are. Don't judge the conditions. You are enough. What you are writing counts and is valuable.”
― WRITE! Your Guide to Revealing the Writer Within
― WRITE! Your Guide to Revealing the Writer Within
“Write about what you know and tell the truth. It is powerful and resonant for the reader.”
― WRITE! Your Guide to Revealing the Writer Within
― WRITE! Your Guide to Revealing the Writer Within
“Writing is a brave practice, and a vulnerable one.”
― WRITE! Your Guide to Revealing the Writer Within
― WRITE! Your Guide to Revealing the Writer Within
“Your story can contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of what it meant to be alive during your lifetime.”
― WRITE! Your Guide to Revealing the Writer Within
― WRITE! Your Guide to Revealing the Writer Within
“The creative process is a brave one. The word courage comes from the Latin and French words for heart, so keep coming back to loving kindness toward yourself as you write. Keep showing up with compassion for yourself, and you’ll get to where you’re wanting to go.”
― WRITE! Your Guide to Revealing the Writer Within
― WRITE! Your Guide to Revealing the Writer Within
“No matter your relationship to the act of continuing, it’s a crucial part of the brave journey of writing and more importantly, the successful completion of your piece.”
― WRITE! Your Guide to Revealing the Writer Within
― WRITE! Your Guide to Revealing the Writer Within
“Let’s destabilize the concept of a dominant narrative and show up for our stories, our lives, and our journeys.”
― WRITE! Your Guide to Revealing the Writer Within
― WRITE! Your Guide to Revealing the Writer Within
“Make an appointment with yourself to write. Schedule it into your calendar and treat it like any other appointment. Respect it, and use it!”
― WRITE! Your Guide to Revealing the Writer Within
― WRITE! Your Guide to Revealing the Writer Within
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