“The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt.” I’ll do something about that self-doubt thing once I’m done scrolling through Tom Hiddleston photos on Tumblr.
Original quote (in quotes) by Sylvia Plath
Photograph of Tom Hiddleston by Spellingwitch © 2013 Creative Commons
“Writers will happen in the best of families.” So will lawyers, serial killers and reality television stars. I feel so much better now.
Original quote (in quotes) by Rita Mae Brown
Photograph “Pencil Collection” by Kreb’s Class © 2008 Creative Commons
“Writing without revising is the literary equivalent of waltzing gaily out of the house in your underwear.” Some of us are clearly in need of some serious Spanx action.
Original quote (in quotes) by Patricia Fuller
“A good writer possesses not only his own spirit but also the spirit of his friends.” So can you bring over some wine? I’m revising today. You all rock.
Original quote (in quotes) by Friedrich Nietzsche
Photograph “My 20K Reward” by Pewari © 2010 Creative Commons
“It is by sitting down to write every morning that one becomes a writer.” The sitting down to write part I’ve got down. It’s what comes after that gives me trouble.
Original quote (in quotes) by Gerald Brenan
Photograph “Office Chair” by Fran Simo © 2008 Creative Commons
“Writing is a socially acceptable form of schizophrenia.” So if your readers don’t like your work, rest assured, it’s totally that other guy’s fault.
Original quote (in quotes) by E.L. Doctorow
Photograph “Books to be Returned” by Hash Milhan © 2007 Creative Commons
“All the information you need can be given in dialogue.”
Ironic, since most people I know talk constantly and say nothing useful whatsoever.
Original quote (in quotes) by Elmore Leonard
Photograph, “Megaphone Man at the Metro 4” by Hazzat © 2001 Creative Commons
