If my doctor told me I had only six minutes to live, I wouldn’t brood. I’d type a little faster. ~Isaac Asimov
Write down the thoughts of the moment. Those that come unsought for are commonly the most valuable. ~Francis Bacon
When you are describing,
A shape, or sound, or tint;
Don’t state the matter plainly,
But put it in a hint;
And learn to look at all things,
With a sort of mental squint.
~Charles Lutwidge Dodgson (Lewis Carroll)
The best time for planning a book is while you’re doing the dishes. ~Agatha Christie
As for my next book, I am going to hold myself from writing it till I have it impending in me: grown heavy in my mind like a ripe pear; pendant, gravid, asking to be cut or it will fall. ~Virginia Woolf
Writing a book is a horrible, exhausting struggle, like a long bout of some painful illness. One would never undertake such a thing if one were not driven on by some demon whom one can neither resist nor understand. ~George Orwell, “Why I Write,” 1947
Every author in some way portrays himself in his works, even if it be against his will. ~Goethe
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Great quotes, thanks!
A great gaggle of quotes, Jodi! Love ’em!
George Orwell’s quote on the ‘horrible exhausting struggle’ gave me pause for thought.
For me, that describes the process of publishing: from the very first edit to the subtle negotiations on cover design…or so I am finding.
The writing of the book, by comparison, was a fantastic, fascinating, fun and…yes… exhausting struggle
These are keepers–thanks. Hope the NanoWrimo goeth well…
Finishing a book is just like you took a child out in the back yard and shot it.
Truman Capote
@nrhatch – thanks for linking, I love sharing great quotes and these really made my day.
@Michael and Rik – thanks for stopping by, I swear when this month is over I’ll return to being a regular over at both of your blogs!
@Karen – I agree, I haven’t found the writing process horrible yet, just exhausting. When it comes to publishing I can only hope that I get that far.
@Heather – Glad you liked them. I’m still on target to finish NaNo although the story is ending up way more superficial than I would like. Always room for editing and revision later, right?
@Cindy – what a horrific quote! I tried to read one of his books and just couldn’t get into it.
I will post something new this week – promise!
I love Isaac Asimov’s comment. I might even paraphrase it to say, “I might live a little faster.”
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