Thursday, February 3, 2011

More Favorite Quotes on Writing

If there is a book you really want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it. Toni Morrison

If my doctor told me I only had 6 minutes to live, I wouldn't brood, I'd type faster. Isaac Asimov

I'm not a very good writer, but I'm an excellent re-writer. James Michener

The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug. Mark Twain

I try to leave out the parts people skip. Elmore Leonard

Writing comes more easily if you have something to say. Sholem Asch

I love being a writer. What I can't stand is the paperwork. Peter DeVries

Which of these quotes can you relate to?

Also, stop by Write Now for a giveaway. It's a wonderful book by Cathy Bryant, A Path Less Traveled. Check out the interview Karen had with her. http://karenelange.blogspot.com
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11 comments:

  1. BECKYFebruary 3, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    Hey Barb! You and I are a lot alike, because I love everyone of these quotes...and I've probably used all of them on my blog, too! I can relate to them all!!

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  2. Sioux RoslawskiFebruary 3, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    I especially love the Michener quote and the DeVries quote. (This post is proof you've been constructive during your snow day!)

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  3. SusanFebruary 3, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    Hi Barb...Good quotes...I like the first one best. Susan

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  4. Donna VolkenanntFebruary 3, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    Hi Barbara,
    They're all good, but I think the Toni Morrison one says it all.
    Donna V.
    http://donnasbookpub.blogspot.com

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  5. Stephanie FarisFebruary 3, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    I think I relate to this one best:

    Writing comes more easily if you have something to say. Sholem Asch

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  6. Chatty CroneFebruary 3, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug. Mark Twain

    This is the one I relate too!

    sandie♥

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  7. SallyFebruary 3, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    I've just been clued in to Elmore Leonard and expect to spend some time with his material.

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  8. Jennifer Brown BanksFebruary 3, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    Hi Barb,

    Cool, creative post. I dig them all. Thanks for sharing!

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  9. Pat WahlerFebruary 5, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    Michener and Twain are the two which hit closest to home for me!

    Pat
    www.critteralley.blogspot.com

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  10. Karen LangeFebruary 5, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    Love all of the quotes! Thanks for sharing them. :) Thanks also for the shout out about the giveaway. Appreciate you spreading the word!
    Happy weekend,
    Karen

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  11. Linda O'ConnellFebruary 6, 2011 at 3:34 AM

    Barb,
    They all ring of truth, but Mark Twain's speaks loudest to me.

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