Even if [the yeast of intelligence] operates in vain, it remains evolution’s peak. . .: something to enjoy and foster as much as possible; something not to betray by succumbing to despair, however deep the many pits of darkness. —Diana Athill, Stet: An Editor’s Life Sometimes I get so involved… Read more“3 Times I Remember Why I Do This Work”
Tag: inspiration
8 Places to Find Inspiration
You know what’s hard? Sitting at your desk day in and day out, month after month, year after year, trying to come up with fresh and significant angles on life in an imaginary world. After awhile it seems like every character you create spends all their time flipping through random… Read more“8 Places to Find Inspiration”
My 4 Most Inspirational Posts of the Past Year
I’m not here this week—I’m busy getting old elsewhere—so instead of a new post I’m going to point you guys toward my four most inspirational posts of the past year: 5 Things to Celebrate About Finishing Your First Draft 21 Things You Writers Know That Non-Writers Don’t 7 Reasons To… Read more“My 4 Most Inspirational Posts of the Past Year”
Pulp Rag: Following the details to inspiration
Now, I don’t mind chopping wood. And I don’t care if the money’s no good. You take what you need, and you leave the rest. —Robbie Robertson, “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down” Let’s talk about inspiration. My husband and I are selling a house right now. (And on… Read more“<em>Pulp Rag:</em> Following the details to inspiration”