Merry Christmas
and
Best wishes for 2016!
Writing
Norman Mailer
“Writers don’t have lifestyles. They sit in little rooms and write.”
–Norman Mailer
This just made me smile
I know, I know. This blog is supposed to be about serious writing. But hey, wouldn’t you rather watch a pair of puppies running for their dinner?
J.K. Rowling
When I hear or read about a book or video that interests me, I jot down the name on a scrap of paper and tuck it away for future reference. I am usually working on a story or novel and I don’t have a lot of free time. Sadly, some of these scraps end up in the garbage.
Fortunately, J.K. Rowling’s commencement speech at Harvard did not.
Her words spoke to me on a very personal level. She is such an inspiration as an author and human being.
If you haven’t watched it, I recommend setting aside 20 minutes and doing so. You won’t regret it.
Terry Pratchett
“It is often said that before you die your life passes before your eyes. It is in fact true. It’s called living.”
Sir Terry Pratchett
(Born April 28, 1948 – Died March 12, 2015)
Lions and tigers and bears. Oh my!
My goal of posting twice a month is off to a surprisingly good start considering the fiasco on January 2nd. My new computer and I are getting along well, though our relationship nearly hit an impasse when Windows 8.1 threatened to come between us. Oh Windows XP, how I mourn you. Rest in peace, my friend.
I wish I could say I was back to my normal writing schedule and that navigating the new system is a breeze. However, I keep remembering websites I used to have bookmarked (I’m talking about you Africam.com), my cat is on the upswing of a serious illness and her royal highness is demanding a lot of attention, and my dog keeps finding stuffed animals to tear apart at my feet.
Then again, it’s only January 12th. I’ll get there.
Stephen King
“The road to hell is paved with adverbs.”
–Stephen King, On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft
Stephen King’s On Writing is one of the best books I have read on the writing craft. It is a must-have for any new writer, offering sage advice by a master. Above, is one of my favourite quotes.
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