“The poet’s, the writer’s, duty is … to help man endure by lifting his heart.” ~William Faulkner Reading enriches our lives by showing us our better side and what we can achieve. Who hasn’t at one time read a book, a poem, an article, a quote that spoke to him or her at exactly the … Read more
“The problem with a piece of writing often clarifies itself if you go for a long walk.” ~Helen Dunmore Creating some space between yourself and a snag often gives a new perspective and allows us to see something we didn’t notice before. A long walk will often solve not just writing quandaries, but also shine … Read more
“The beautiful part of writing is that you don’t have to get it right the first time, unlike, say, a brain surgeon.” ― Robert Cormier