Category Archives: Writer’s Wisdom

‘The Gift that is not used will be lost while the one that is passed along remains abundant’ Lewis Hyde, The Gift

I love this quote from ‘The Gift’ by Lewis Hyde. The economy of creativity is so different to what we’re used to. The more we give away, the more we have left to give. Are you too scared to let your creations see the light of day? Be bold and start to share.. you neverContinueContinue reading “‘The Gift that is not used will be lost while the one that is passed along remains abundant’ Lewis Hyde, The Gift”

Mary Oliver on the creative call

This. 🙌🏻. This year, do you have a restlessness within you, a project lying unfinished? A far off dream not yet explored? Let this be the year, turn to it, pay attention to yourself, give yourself time. Quote from Upstream by Mary Oliver, one of my Christmas presents that was quickly devoured! #quotes #quotestoliveby #maryoliverContinueContinue reading “Mary Oliver on the creative call”

On perfectionism, Anne Lamott

“Perfectionism means that you try desperately not to leave so much mess to clean up. But clutter and mess show us that life is being lived. Clutter is wonderfully fertile ground- you can still discover new treasure under all those piles, clean things up, edit things out, fix things, get a grip. Tidiness suggests thatContinueContinue reading “On perfectionism, Anne Lamott”

On Hope by Anne Lamott

I heard a preacher say recently that hope is a revolutionary patience; let me add that so is being a writer. Hope begins in the dark, the stubborn hope that if you just show up and try to do the right thing, the dawn will come. You wait and watch and work: you don’t giveContinueContinue reading “On Hope by Anne Lamott”

Shine Like Stars

So much of my life as a writer has been about waiting.  It’s frustrating as a creative outlet in that for a lot of the time, your work has to be validated by someone else for it to appear in print. Even now, there are a few pieces of my work that have been published,ContinueContinue reading “Shine Like Stars”

Marianne Williamson on being given permission to shine

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child ofContinueContinue reading “Marianne Williamson on being given permission to shine”

Will Gompertz on the act of creating

YES! ‘The act of making and creating is deeply satisfying, life affirming and rewarding. Yes it can be infuriating and at times disheartening, but nothing else can make you feel as truly alive and connected to the physical world as bringing your ideas to life. It is, I suppose, the ultimate affirmation of our humanness’ContinueContinue reading “Will Gompertz on the act of creating”

Michael Morpurgo’s Writing Advice

– Write because you love it and not because it is something that you think you should do. – Always write about something or somebody you know about – something that you feel deeply and passionately about. Never try and force it. – The most important thing is to live an interesting life. Keep yourContinueContinue reading “Michael Morpurgo’s Writing Advice”

Paris Review – The Art of Fiction No. 208, Louise Erdrich

The Paris Review is a literary magazine featuring original writing, art, and in-depth interviews with famous writers. Great interview with Louise Erdrich..  Just the type of thing to spur me on for a morning’s writing.. Paris Review – The Art of Fiction No. 208, Louise Erdrich