“Writing is hard work. A clear sentence is no accident. Very few sentences come out right the first time, or even the third time. Remember this in moments of despair. If you find that writing is hard, it’s because it is hard. It’s one of the hardest things that people do.” -William Zinsser When people find out I’m an
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“The Artist is no other than he who unlearns what he has learned, in order to know himself.” – e.e. cummings So many authors wonder how they’ll finally become ready for the “big time.” I get it. I’ve wanted to know that for a long time too–to know my writing was good enough to be chosen. That would be such a rush
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“There is no long run without devotion, commitment, persistence.” – Twyla Tharp, The Creative Habit It had been a long, hot summer and school was starting soon. Yet thanks to my tyrannical inbox and the schedule of the self-employed, we hadn’t yet escaped the house. Where else to go but home to Tahoe? It’s actually my grandma Tillie’s home, but
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“…Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me….” – Jesus I‘ve had this thought before. I’ll bet you have too. But this time, I think I’ve finally figured out how to make it stick. Maybe it’s not that earth-shattering. Or maybe it is–I don’t know. I want to believe it is because
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