“Are you a born writer? Were you put on earth to be a painter, a scientist, an apostle of peace? … More
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Writers’ Wisdom: Don’t Wait for Inspiration to Knock
“A writer who waits for ideal conditions under which to work will die without putting a word to paper.” ~ E.B. … More
Writers’ Wisdom: Cure for Writer’s Block
“If you get stuck, get away from your desk. Take a walk, take a bath, go to sleep, make a … More
Writers’ Wisdom: 3 Pieces of Advice for Writers
“I have advice for people who want to write. I don’t care whether they’re 5 or 500. There are three … More
Writer’s Wisdom: Read, Read, Read
“I am always chilled and astonished by the would-be writers who ask me for advice and admit, quite blithely, that … More
Writer’s Wisdom: Protection Your Time
“Be ruthless about protecting writing days, i.e., do not cave in to endless requests to have “essential” and “long overdue” … More
Writer’s Wisdom: P.D. James 4th of 5 Writing Tips
Write what you need to write, not what is currently popular or what you think will sell. ~ P.D. James
Writer’s Wisdom: P.D. James 2nd of 5 Writing Tips
Read widely and with discrimination. Bad writing is contagious. ~ P. D. James
Writer’s Wisdom: Neil Gaiman 3rd of 8 Writing Tips
Tip #3: Finish what you’re writing. Whatever you have to do to finish it, finish it. ~ Neil Gaiman
Writer’s Wisdom: Neil Gaiman 2nd of 8 Writing Tips
Tip #2: Put one word after another. Find the right word, put it down.