Writing Quotes

I've just got a copy of Writing out the Storm by Jessica Page Morrell (Starbound Publishing, 1998). Morrell writes in short chapters with pithy advice for writers and lots of suggestions for further reading. I'm liking it a lot -- some ideas are new to me and others are good reminders. Morrell sprinkles quotes from established writers through the book. Here are a couple I'm enjoying from her book:

"...Most writing is done away from the type writer, away from the desk." ~ Henry Miller

"There is no other way of saying this. Aim for the chopping block. If you aim for the wood, you will have nothing. Aim past the wood, aim through the wood; aim for the chopping block..." ~ Annie Dillard

"So how do you persist? Start small so that you become accostomed to writing as part of your daily routine. Commit yourself to fifteen minutes of writing practice every day. Fifteen minutes is easy. It's the time you spend eating dinenr or talking on the phone. Imagine that fifteen mintues as part of your daily hygiene routine; you shower, you brush your teeth, you practice writing. Write every day. Write when you don't feel like writing. Write when the words seem bland, meaningless, or scary. Keep learning, practicing, trying. Persist in the face of all your doubts and exhaustion. Persist." ~ Jessica Page Morrell

I haven't had a chance to check out Morrell's website and blog yet, but she has a strong web presence.