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Motivating the Writer in Me
My Top Ten Writing Quotes
When I think of my twenty favorite writing quotes, the one that always comes to mine first is Toni Morrison’s Quote, one I take as a personal charge.
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1:) If there’s a book that you want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it.” — Toni Morrison
I’ve taken these words to heart for years, telling the storirs, I looked for when I was younger, stories about those with disabilities portrayed in a realistic way, the joys as well as the sorrows.
My second choice is a quote by Madeline L Engle, as a writer who rights at almost all age levels, this one comes to mind when I am telling a story that doesn’t seem to fit the adult genre.
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2:) You have to write the book that wants to be written. And if the book will be too difficult for grown-ups, then you write it for children.” — Madeleine L’Englv
And this one hits me when I am working on something that may be controversial. And as a Christian, i have made it my mission not to shy away from things, like cults, abuse, murder, and other issues that many feel Christians should not tackle. Natalie Goldberg leads the charge well with the third quote I have chosen.
