We writers are a crazy group. I can't think of any other profession where the actual work is deep within, uncomfortable, and wanting out.

A runner's high doesn't come from thinking about the end result, only of the moment, one step, one breath, one heartbeat at a time. It's the same for a writer ...

A writer's high doesn't come from thinking about the end result, only of the moment, one word, one sentence, one phrase at a time.

On Writing Poetry: Take everyday words beyond everyday talent and write them alive.