My
Favorite Writing Quote
I
think that all writers have the same insecurity deep down. That
niggling thought that says that we really shouldn’t be writing. The
idea that in reality, we suck at it. That we’re deluding ourselves
and we should be giving up.
Personally,
I’m almost constantly battling against this little voice in the
back of my head that says ‘you can’t write.’ Sometimes, the
voice becomes as loud as a hurricane if I let it. But I have one
thing I try to do every day in order to keep it under control.
And
it comes from my favorite writing quote, which, ironically, isn’t
actually about writing.
If
you hear a voice within you say 'you cannot paint,' then by all means
paint, and that voice will be silenced - Vincent van Gogh
I’ve
always thought of writing as painting with words, so for me, the
quote totally works. It also goes to show that not only writers are
hampered by that stupid little voice.
But
it is an inspirational quote and instruction for being a writer
rolled up in one.
Doubting
that you can write today? Then write and prove yourself wrong. No one
says you have to be good at writing. You just need to get a few words
down for now. And then a few more tomorrow. Every word you write is
proof that the voice in your head is a liar. You CAN write. And if
you do it long enough, you’ll discover that you’re actually
getting better at it.
What’s
your favorite writing quote? Care to share a bit of encouragement
with other writers?
Endless - Misha Gerrick
“First,
do no harm.” Blake Ryan swore that oath to become a doctor.
Ironic, given that he spent most of his thousand year life sucking
souls out of other immortals.
Things are different now. Using regular shots of morphine to keep his inner monster at bay, Ryan has led a quiet life since the Second World War. His thrills now come from saving lives, not taking them.
Until a plane crash brings Aleria into his hospital. Her life is vibrant. Crack to predators like him. She’s the exact sort of person they would hunt, and thanks to a severe case of amnesia, she’s all but defenseless.
Leaving Aleria vulnerable isn’t an option, but protecting her means unleashing his own inner monster. Which is a problem, because his inner monster wants her dead most of all.
Things are different now. Using regular shots of morphine to keep his inner monster at bay, Ryan has led a quiet life since the Second World War. His thrills now come from saving lives, not taking them.
Until a plane crash brings Aleria into his hospital. Her life is vibrant. Crack to predators like him. She’s the exact sort of person they would hunt, and thanks to a severe case of amnesia, she’s all but defenseless.
Leaving Aleria vulnerable isn’t an option, but protecting her means unleashing his own inner monster. Which is a problem, because his inner monster wants her dead most of all.
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About
the Author
Misha
Gerrick lives near Cape Town, South Africa, and can usually be found
staring at her surroundings while figuring out her next book.
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I've always liked "'Fool,' my muse said to me, 'look in thy heart and write.'" (Phillip Sydney)
ReplyDeleteAnd there's one by Natalie Goldberg that I can't recall at the moment about writing the story the way it demands to be written and not being afraid of either it or what your mother may think of it.
But the Van Gogh quote certainly applies. :)
Congrats, Misha!
That's a cool quote. Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteNeil Gaiman said something about that you just have to write and that it is that easy and that hard. Paraphrasing a bit but at the end of the day you need to write to write. Pretty sure that must sound like some kind of riddle but it's the truth. Congrats on your latest book Misha.
ReplyDeleteNeil Gaiman has such awesome advice. :-D
DeleteThat IS a great quote, even greater because it's Van Gogh's. I also think of writing as creating art.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Misha and Rachel.
Writing is just painting with words.
DeleteThanks for stopping by!
Thanks for letting me visit, Rachel!
ReplyDeleteNo problem, Misha! You're welcome any time :)
Delete*waves at Misha* I hear you about that voice. Actually, I pulled out an old piece yesterday, blew of the dust, and stared in awe. I had no idea I'd grown that much as a writer until reading through the poorly constructed prose and character. As long as we're growing, eh?
ReplyDeleteHehehe it's the best to grow. :-D
DeleteI love that quote. Just keep writing! Keep moving forward. The voices do get quieter over time, although they're always there, lurking...
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