After reading them all on top of all the other advice I've read and listened to over the years, I think I'll just say trust yourself in your writing. Use the process that works for you even if one of those famous authors was your inspiration, you don't have to do it the way they did.
I realized I hadn't shared any wisdom from my Old Farmer's Almanac Planner this week so you should know that, 'it is unlucky to part with a friend on a bridge.' Yesterday was Pioneer Day in Utah where the square dance is their state folk dance.
Enough wisdom from many sources for the day. Any of those famous authors on the Buzzfeed article an inspiration for you? Ever part with a friend on a bridge? Do you know if your state has an official folk dance? Does your state have any odd 'official' thingies?
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Unfortunately, writing advice from successful authors really only boils down to "this is what works for me". With that in mind, I try to never throw away a piece of advice from anyone who has gone before me, but I don't hold to them like the only possible means of success either. It's taking the map, but being willing to be a bit adventurous.
LOL - that's amusing those two contradict each other. I think I'd rather laugh.
Don't part with a friend on a bridge - I'll try to remember that.
I'm partial to Kurt Vonnegut myself. Would have loved to sit in on a lecture by him. :)
haha never knew that about a bridge. And you everyone has advice, we each have to follow our own path though
When it comes to writing advice or "rules" I follow what I feel makes sense to me and my writing. So I use exclamation points when I need to. :)
I read the 30 things. I particularly liked the interview with Ernest Hemingway.
Q: What had you stumped?
A: Getting the words right.
I consolidated it, but that was the gist. Isn't that always the trouble???? Getting the words right.
Hi, Susan,
Thanks for the quotes.... As we are told time and time again...
"Writing is subjective."
Need I say more....
Have a great weekend!
Great article! I like the King and Poe quotes. Indiana does not have an official state dance, but it does have some weird laws on the books. Like this one: Mustaches are illegal if the bearer has a tendency to habitually kiss other humans.
The exclamation point/laughing at your own jokes one always springs to mind when I use an exclamation point, so I take a second look to be sure I want to use it.
I love hearing about authors, about their tricks of the trade, and what worked for them. It brings my goal closer. Thanks, Susan.
Those are wonderful. Toni Morrison always blows me away.
My most painful goodbye was on a train platform. I don't remember any bridges.
I always tell newbie writers to learn to trust themselves and find what works for them.
It is amazing how many writers, new or not, cannot trust themselves.
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