Writers on Writing.

Prose is architecture, not interior decoration."—Ernest Hemingway     "It's none of their business that you have to learn to write. Let them think you were born that way."—Ernest Hemingway

 

"I try to create sympathy for my characters, then turn the monsters loose."—Stephen King

 

                                 

Prose is architecture, not interior decoration."—Ernest Hemingway

 Hope you've enjoyed these quotes on writing! Now go forth and put words to paper!!!

Encouragement for Trying Something NEW!

by Diana McCollumhttps://dianamccollumauthor.com

“Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the ark; professionals built the Titanic.” — Unknown

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“I realized something on the ride. I realized if I wait until I’m not scared to try new things, then I’ll never get to try them at all.” — Marie Sexton

 

 

“The most unfortunate thing that happens to people is that they limit themselves by becoming afraid to try anything new…give yourself a chance!” —Nishan Panwar

 

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“Try new things, do new things, find new ways of doing things… It’s a beautiful way of learning.” — Terry Mark

 

“Just try new things. Don’t be afraid. Step out of your comfort zones and soar, all right?” — Michelle Obama

Author Anton Matyukha

 

“A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.” — Albert Einstein

 

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Words of Encouragement

by Diana McCollum

I am going off this month’s topic weddings and blog about affirmations.

We all have them whether ones we made up and say to ourselves. Or special ones we've found on line or in a book we've read etc. 

I find mantras or affirmations helpful especially when going through a tough situation.

A friend on a writing loop, Barb, mentioned the book: Zen to Done. It is the ultimate simple productivity system. There are several good quotes in this book. My favorites are:

1) "The beginning is half of every action." --a Greek Proverb.

I take this to heart because for the past six months or so, I've had trouble starting or finishing anything. I make lists so I can scratch off what I've done. But find at the end of the week, 9 things out of 10 are not done. So, I'm saying this little reminder, that if I get started on the next thing on the list I will be half way there and finish it to completion.

Another affirmation I like is one I saved  from Pinterest:

2) "No one ever injured their eyes by looking on the bright side." Unknown.

When I'm feeling depressed or things aren't going the way I think they should, I think about this quote and what it means to the particular situation I'm in. Because there is always a bright side, a glass half full!

This one is for health:

3) "The secret to living well and longer is: eat half, walk double, laugh triple and love without measure." --Tibetan Proverb.

My husband and I have started sharing meals when we go out and find our hunger is satisfied and 

the fridge is not full of to-go-boxes! Which also makes me feel good. We've also been watching more funny movies. Comedy is a great distraction from every day life and problems.


At breakfast out this morning, one of the grief counselors I had in the class I took on dealing with grief, stopped by our table. She knows the situation with my husband going through cancer treatments. She talked with us quite a while and uplifted both our spirits. She told my husband to remember his treatments are a chapter not the whole book of his life.

When she left he said I feel a lot better after talking with her. He was pretty much down this morning thinking about his treatment at 2:00.

The affirmations  are just a few of the ones I review off and on, but I DO make sure I look at one of the quotes each day and sometimes more than one.

What words of encouragement help you through a tough situation or just daily life?