What Writers Say About Writing

Inspiration for writers

by Lucinda Secrest McDowell @LucindaSMcDowel

I just spent a glorious weekend surrounded by 70 writers and speakers at “reNEW” here in New England -- all of us seeking to be “renewed in knowledge after the image of Him.” (Colossians 3.10) It’s always stretching to interact with other creative Christians and I hope you have an opportunity to do that soon, whether in a large or small gathering. Because one thing we writers love to do is be inspired by other writers!

           

Today I’m sharing with you some of my favorite words from some favorite authors – Enjoy!

Inspiring Quote for Writers

I hope you enjoy today's quote from Nathaniel Hawthorne.

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A Writer Wanders...

by Edie Melson @EdieMelson

"A writer wanders. And a once-lost story finds a home." ~Robert Benson

This week, I've had the incredible experience of listening to author Robert Benson. He's been the keynote speaker at the Florida Christian Writers Conference where I'm also on faulty. This particular quote resonated with me, and I thought I wanted to share it with you. 

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Blessings,

Edie

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Writing Quotes that Inspire and Keep You Moving forward

by Lucinda Secrest McDowell @LucindaSMcDowel

“The place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet.” ~ Frederich Buechner in “Wishful Thinking”

That place for me is as a purveyor of “Encouraging Words.” And while I am in the middle of an intense book deadline, the following wisdom from admired writers helps keep me going. May you find something here as well to encourage your soul and fill your pen…

So What does Writing Lead to?

by Beth Vogt @BethVogt

Just having a bit of fun here today. I read this quote and thought: Where else does writing lead to?

Writing leads to … late nights and little sleep.

Writing leads to … the red pen. (I’m an editor. What did you expect?)

Writing leads to … a serious break with reality sometimes. (The voices in my head are talking louder than the real-live voices.)

In Your Words: Your turn. How would you fill in the blank? Writing leads to _______________________. Writers, tell us where you’ve ended up. And everyone else, tell us what you imagine — or what you’ve discovered by watching your writer-friends.

Be sure to leave your thoughts in the comments section below!

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Beth K. Vogt believes God’s best often waits behind the doors marked “Never.” A nonfiction writer and editor who said she’d never write fiction, Beth is now a novelist with Howard Books. She enjoys writing inspirational contemporary romance because she believes there’s more to happily-ever-after than the fairy tales tell us. Connect with Beth on her website, Twitter, Facebook, or check out her blog on quotes, In Others’Words.

Tasting Life Twice—A Social Media Image for Writers

I've found that as I writer, I process the world through words. Maybe that's why this quote resonates so deeply with me. So I'm curious, how has writing helped you experience life more deeply?

"We write to taste life twice, in the moment and in retrospect." -Anais Nin

Share your thoughts in the comment section below.

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Blessings,

Edie

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Social Media Image—The Writer is an Artist

Never underestimate the power of words to illustrate the world around us.

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Blessings,

Edie

Social Media Image—The Writer's Soul

"Every secret of a writer's soul, every experience of his life, every quality of his mind,
is written large in his works." -Virginia Woolf

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Blessings,

Edie

My Top 10 Favorite Writing Quotes

by Edie Melson

I love quotes about writing.

I love quotes about writing. So today I thought I’d share my top 10 favorite writing quotes with you.

10. It is perfectly okay to write garbage—as long as you edit brilliantly.


- C. J. Cherryh

9. It’s none of their business that you have to learn to write. Let them think you were born that way.


- Ernest Hemingway

8. I try to create sympathy for my characters, then turn the monsters loose.


- Stephen King