Writing and Creating Books
Anna Quindlan: On Your Work as a Writer
You cannot be really first-rate at your work if your work is all you are. — Anna Quindlan, novelist You cannot be a first-rate writer if your writing is all that you are. Yes, you do need passion. You have to live your words. You have to love what you do. But you still need […]
Ask E. Jean: How to Praise a Person or Project
Do you want to praise someone or something? Use the following spectacular and dazzling words as provided by E. Jean Carroll in her most recent advice column in Elle magazine. Pick a word from column 1 and another from column 2. You can use the following expanded list to praise books and other things or […]
Martha Stewart: The Martha Rules of Success
Martha Stewart’s Rules for Success Build success on what you love. Focus attention on the basics that people need and want. Stay true to your big idea and focus on the details. The Martha Rules #1: Build success on what you love. — Martha Stewart Click To Tweet The Martha Rules #2: Focus attention on […]
Roald Dahl: The Freedom of a Writer
A person is a fool to become a writer. His only compensation is absolute freedom. — Roald Dahl, children’s book author Roald Dahl is the author of James and the Giant Peach, Matilda, The BFG, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. A person is a fool to become a #writer. His only compensation is absolute […]