Tag Archive | Quotes
Doris Lessing on the art of reading well — Quotes for Writers (and people who like quotes)
Originally posted on BRIDGET WHELAN writer:
“There is only one way to read, which is to browse in libraries and bookshops, picking up books that attract you, reading only those, dropping them when they bore you, skipping the parts that drag-and never, never reading anything because you feel you ought, or because it is part…
Finding Interesting Quotes
Originally posted on Shannon A. Thompson:
Announcements: Bookstore Browser reviewed Minutes Before Sunset, stating, “The book sets up a great world, with interesting characters and storyline as a great start to the trilogy.” Check out the entire review by clicking here. … Finding Interesting Quotes Quotes. We love them. I rarely log onto any social…
Writing the Back Blurb
Originally posted on Shannon A. Thompson:
Announcements: The Messy Owl reviewed Take Me Tomorrow, stating, “A thrilling and entangling plot, full of suspense and action.” Read the entire review here or check out my latest novel by clicking here. … Writing the Back Blurb As I near the release date of Death Before Daylight, I remember…
Margaret Atwood on the problems of knowing what’s going to happen next… Quotes for Writers (and people who like quotes)
Originally posted on BRIDGET WHELAN writer:
You can never read your own book with the innocent anticipation that comes with that first delicious page of a new book, because you wrote the thing. You’ve been backstage. You’ve seen how the rabbits were smuggled into the hat. Therefore ask a reading friend or two to look…
Brighten Up Your Future In The Present
Originally posted on Lit World Interviews:
“Why not dream big? One way to cast your anchor into the future while improving your mood for the moment is to plan something exciting, something positive, something that makes you smile. Maybe it’s a vacation, maybe it’s a night out with someone special or maybe it’s just some…
So Long As You Write What You Wish To Write…
Originally posted on Author P.S. Bartlett:
I saw this picture posted by CreateSpace and had to share it.
Terry Pratchett on old women and misleading covers — quotes for writers (and people who like quotes)
Originally posted on BRIDGET WHELAN writer:
I do note with interest that old women in my books become young women on the covers… this is discrimination against the chronologically gifted. Terry Pratchett photo credit: donielle via photopin cc
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