Saturday, July 2, 2016

Inspiring Quotes for Writers

by Edie Melson @EdieMelson

Today I'd like to do something a little different. Summer is full on us, so I thought we'd celebrate the beauty of the season with a round up of memes.

I took every picture below and added the quotes through PicMonkey, so you're welcome to share them on social media. If you want to learn how to make your own: Step-by-Step Instructions for Adding Text to Images screencast is the place to begin. 

"Summer's Lease hath all too short a date." William Shakespeare

"Heaven is under our feet as well as over our heads." Henry David Thoreau

"There are times when we stop, we sit still. We listen and a whole other world begins to whisper." James Carroll



"Reflect upon your present blessings—of which every man has many—not on your present misfortunes,
of which all men have few." Charles Dickens



"For to have faith is to have wings." J.M. Barrie



"Be an opener of doors." Ralph Waldo Emerson


"But he who dares not grasp the thorn, should never crave the rose." Emily Bronte




"The world is full of magical things patiently waiting
for our senses to grow sharper." W.B. Yeats

"I like this place and could willingly waste my time in it." William Shakespeare



"You can only chase a butterfly for so long..." Jane Yolen

Now I'd like to know what quotes you'd add to the list. Be sure to leave your thoughts in the comments section below. 

Don't forget to join the conversation!
Blessings,
Edie

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20 comments:

  1. Outstanding!
    You have captured beautiful pictures then blended them with meaningful messages.
    Thank you for sharing these today.
    Snap on.

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  2. Your photos are lovely. How long has photography been a hobby for you?

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    1. Jennifer, my father was a professional nature photographer so I think it's in my blood. I've been taking pictures as long as I can remember.

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  3. Edie, your photos are breathtaking. You definitely have a photographer's eye.

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    1. Sandy, I really love combining words and pictures! Blessings, E

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  4. Edie, you always inspire me to do more. Thank you for your examples.






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    1. Sharon, they really are fun too make and not all that hard to do!

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  5. These are gorgous! Thanks so much for sharing them, Edie.

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  6. These are outstanding! Thanks for sharing. I have so many favorite quotes, but one that's helpful for writers to remember is James Allen's: "Dreams are the seedlings of reality."

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  7. Kristen, I love that one! Thank you, Blessings, E

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  8. Edie, Absolutely beautiful! Thank you for your detailed instructions to learn this skill.

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  9. You have so many talents. Thank you for sharing them with us.

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  10. These are wonderful! Thank you for posting them!

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  11. Beautiful! Thanks so much for making me smile. Pinned & shared. :)

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  12. Great photography and quotes. Thank you. I take pictures when I walk. It annoys my son. He will appreciate one day, I hope.

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  13. Again, thank you for the inspiration and motivation. Love you!

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  14. Wow, Edie, these are gorgeous! You amaze me with all your incredible gifts!

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  15. Great post and thank you for sharing how to put text on images.

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