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November Quotes

November Quotes

I’m not sure when I stumbled upon this quote, but it made me chuckle. I’ve shared in my local writing group, and perhaps here before, that I’m a member of a writing forum where you can critique each other’s work. It’s all based on a point system. You critique theirs, earn some points, and then share your work for others to critique. You stipulate what you’re looking for regarding feedback, so the critter can give you the best help possible…

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October 2023 Quotes

October 2023 Quotes

This month I selected quotes I thought might inspire writers as we head into NaNoWriMo. The idea being to inspire you as you finish plotting out your upcoming story(s) and prepare for the chaos ahead. If you need a little more inspiration, check out the quotes from June 2023. Each quote was about first drafts. As you head into November, remember that you can’t outrun that first draft. Write. Write messy, write crazy, write your heart out. We’ll all have…

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September 2023 Quotes

September 2023 Quotes

This month’s quotes are all about emotions. Don’t panic, I’m not having a mental breakdown or anything crazy. These are just beautifully woven words that leaped out at me. I remember years ago, when life was just… hard. We faced many challenges on the island while caring for a loved one with early-stage dementia. Our situation was overwhelming, and we needed support, but many of our cries went unheard, as more difficulties piled up.  A well-loved book can provide a therapeutic escape…

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August 2023 Quotes

August 2023 Quotes

This month’s quotes are all about children, books, and reading. Each makes my heart sing for completely different reasons. I’m sure you’ve heard some of them before, and maybe they make your heart sing, too. Save them if you’d like. I have always loved this quote from Einstein. It’s funny how when we look for ways to make our children smart, we look at everything but the obvious. I have such fond memories of curling up under quilts, or splayed…

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