Writers’ Wisdom: 4th of 7 Writing Rules by V.S. Naipaul
Rule 4. Never use words whose meanings you are not sure of. If you break this rule you should look for other work. source
Love, Laugh, and Happiness
Rule 4. Never use words whose meanings you are not sure of. If you break this rule you should look for other work. source
If you are using dialogue—say it aloud as you write it. Only then will it have the sound of speech. ~ John Steinbeck
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Purpose. The Okinawans call it Ikigai and the Nicoyans call it plan de vida; for both, it translates to “why I wake up in the morning.” Knowing your sense of…
A recent study . . . discovered having a sense of purpose, direction and goals may add years to our lives. It doesn’t matter when you discover your purpose (i.e.,…
“He who has a why to live can bear with almost any how.” ~ Viktor Frankl
Existence You are here, and you are wanted, Though a waif upon life’s stair; Though the sunlit hours are haunted With the shadowy shapes of care. Still the Great One,…
Our conduct should show that we are on this earth to play a magnificent part in life’s drama, to make a splendid contribution to humanity. Orison Swett Marden You are…
Great minds have purposes; others have wishes. Washington Irving