So, here is this: wherever I am in my life, whatever path I am currently on: I write. I write to leave my future self some messages. I write to give myself a path to my heart. I write to figure out the lessons of the universe. I write to say the things I am afraid to say out loud that might hurt someone's feelings, sound silly or is just something that over the years I have learned is not proper to talk about in public. I am working so hard to smile and appear to be “over it” while my life…

Quotes The best part about your story is that the next page is blank and you get to write it.

Nanea Hoffman : just show up. Be a mess scared confused weird insecure but show up. You'll figure out the rest as you go

Ann Patchett's quote beautifully captures the multifaceted nature of writing. Firstly, she acknowledges writing as a "job" and a "talent," recognizing the professional and skill-based aspects of the craft. However, she delves deeper, portraying writing as a personal sanctuary – a "place to go in your head." This aspect of writing emphasizes its introspective and escapist qualities.

Write from your soul. Find the deepest truth. Be true to yourself. #quote #quotes #truth #vulnerability

Writing is not just about conveying information or describing events, but about creating an emotional experience for the reader. By using language that is evocative and sensory, writers can transport their readers into the world of their story and make them feel like they are experiencing it firsthand. #ELDoctorow #writinginspiration #writingstruggles #amwriting #writingmotivation #NowNovel #amtryingtowrite #writingquotes #writingcommunity #writerquotes #writinginspo #writingtips

Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year. - Ralph Waldo Emerson #inspirationalquotes #gratitude #successquotes #selftransformation

Struggling through a first draft of a story or novel? Here are some of the best tips and quotes on first drafts from writers who have been there.