176 Quotes About Writing-tips

You don't realise how much you're holding onto until you start to let go of it. I had had loads of therapy and thought I had come to terms with who I am, but there's something in the process of writing that unlocks other experiences, other emotions and you have to be prepared for that.

I speak hard, but write softly.

The secret to good writing is to use small words for big ideas, not to use big words for small ideas.

Maugham then offers the greatest advice anyone could give to a young author: "At the end of an interrogation sentence, place a question mark. You'd be surprised how effective it can be.

Writing would be dull if we didn't incorporate our life experiences.

I believe that to be an efficient writer, one must be able to write in more than one language. I know over seven languages. It's fun.

Keep writing and allow your inner angels to guide you. There is nothing wrong with art for art sake.

On jealousy: You may also need to deal with jealousy. When someone is jealous, they may try to “take it, break it, or denigrate it.” Criticism can originate from jealousy’s ‘denigrate’ motivation. Criticism can also start from someone trying to take your voice, or spirit, and break it. [p. 96]

Let's continue with the work: that is, writing to heal millions of people.