Never Doubt Yourself
No matter how great a writer you might be, if you are like most, you’re prone to fits of self-doubt. When that miserable feeling descends on you, remember: “Doubt has killed more dreams than failure ever will.”
Late Night Music
I haven’t done an all-night programming spree for nearly a year, but to finish up my custom blog on schedule, I reverted to old habits. I kept myself awake with some trance/house music by one of my favorite DJs, Solarstone from the UK.
Running Off the Tracks
A friend on Ello recently joked about writers running off the tracks, and after browsing my page, he wrote: “I would think, having surfed your page, you would be firmly on track. Completely, totally, one hundred percent, absolutely, positively, confirmed, obediently, full-fledged, and compliantly on track at all times.” I do try! Growing older has … read more Running Off the Tracks
Imagination and Knowledge
Here’s another enduring quote from Albert Einstein to remind us that imagination is so essential to the creative side of writing: “Imagination is more important than knowledge. For while knowledge defines all we currently know and understand, imagination points to all we might yet discover and create.”
Logic and Imagination
Writers are nothing without imagination. For those who have it, every goal and dream is possible. As Albert Einstein explained it: “Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.” —Albert Einstein
Blast from the Past
As I begin the unpleasant chore of getting rid of most of the stuff I have accumulated over the years, tonight I came upon a blast from the past. Buried in the back of a large closet in my garage, I found 10 very heavy boxes. And when I peered inside, lo and behold—many, many … read more Blast from the Past
Doctor Finds Amazing Cure for Killer Disease
Sepsis kills 8 million people a year worldwide, but an ER doctor in Virginia saved three dying patients with a therapeutic dose of…Vitamin C! Nature gives humans everything we need to survive and thrive, we just need to learn how to put the pieces of the puzzle together in the right way. http://www.wtsp.com/news/health/evms-doctor-believes-he-found-sepsis-cure/425074382
Show Don’t Tell
This bit of insight is a nice spin on the often heard writing advice: show don’t tell. In the words of Anton Chekov: “Don’t tell me the moon is shining; show me the glint of light on broken glass.”
I Love the Night
I’ve been a night owl since I was a kid, and I have always done my best writing at night. When the stars are out and noisy people are asleep, I’m alone with my thoughts, my imagination, and my dreams. This quote from an anonymous source sums it up: “The late night hours were made … read more I Love the Night
Words Are Tears…
Unforgettable events, deep emotions, and personal loss or tragedy are often the driving forces that motivate writers to put their thoughts to words. As explained by author Paulo Coelho: “Tears are words waiting to be written.” —Paulo Coelho