Quote I Love: Peeling an Onion

Posted on May 26, 2010 by SloanParker

Here’s this week’s quote I love…

This one really speaks to me about the process of discovery involved in writing and editing fiction.

“The work was like peeling an onion. The outer skin came off with difficulty… but in no time you’d be down to its innards, tears streaming from your eyes as more and more beautiful reductions became possible.”

Edward Blishen

Cheers,
Sloan

Quote I Love: One Chance at Today

Posted on May 19, 2010 by SloanParker

Here’s this week’s quote I love…

“Time is limited, so I better wake up every morning fresh and know that I have just one chance to live this particular day right, and to string my days together into a life of action, and purpose.”

-Lance Armstrong

I had several days in a row this week filled with inspiration for my latest work in progress. It felt great because the week before was filled with frustration. Writing is hard, like really hard sometimes. And it’s even harder when I’m in a bad mood. So I try to start each writing session with the most positive attitude I can muster, try to start each day with optimism. Sometimes that doesn’t always work out, but I try.

Quotes like this one help remind me of that. I hope they inspire (or at least entertain) you as well.
Sloan

Quote I Love: What you have to offer

Posted on May 12, 2010 by SloanParker

Here’s this week’s quote I love…

I’m brainstorming for my next story right now, so I thought I’d share one of my fav quotes about writing.

“Close the door. Write with no one looking over your shoulder. Don’t try to figure out what other people want to hear from you; figure out what you have to say. It’s the one and only thing you have to offer.”

-Barbara Kingsolver

Today was a frustrating writing day, but I usually get those during the plotting phase so I’m okay with it. Tomorrow will go better.

Thanks to all my on-line friends for your continued support!
Sloan