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Leslye Headland’s Writing Process
"I feel so much that writing is like chopping wood. I'll always say to aspiring writers, it's time logged. Just sit down, ink out however many hours you can in the day. Turn the phone off. Just write. I usually have the script open in one window, and then in another window I have a … Continue reading Leslye Headland’s Writing Process
Richard Price On Writing
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What Makes Writers Write?
Encouragement from a community of writers. Coffee. Holding ourselves accountable. Watching a habit form. An idea that we're really, really excited about. The impending deadline of incredible awards and fellowships. Getting really positive feedback from someone who's opinion we respect. Getting really negative feedback and writing just to prove that harsh criticism won't stop us. Being surrounded by … Continue reading What Makes Writers Write?
The War of Art
Here are some of the best quote's from Steven Pressfield's excellent book, The War of Art. “If you find yourself asking yourself (and your friends), "Am I really a writer? Am I really an artist?" chances are you are. The counterfeit innovator is wildly self-confident. The real one is scared to death.” “Are you paralyzed … Continue reading The War of Art
Links for Writers: Fun Stuff to Read this Week
The Electric Typewriter // It appears that someone put a lot of time into this compilation of "articles and essays by the world's best journalists and writers." A lot of good stuff to be found here. That Way We're All Writing Now by Clive Thompson // You'll see a lot tweets and status updates starting with the … Continue reading Links for Writers: Fun Stuff to Read this Week
Writing Quote of the Day
"I started writing one afternoon when I was twenty, and ever since then I have written every day. At first I had to force myself. Then it became part of my identity, and I did it without thinking. It helped to have jobs that involved running around, pushing things like dish carts and wheelbarrows. It would … Continue reading Writing Quote of the Day
Writing Quote of the Day
It is a delicious thing to write, to be no longer yourself but to move in an entire universe of your own creating. Today, for instance, as man and woman, both lover and mistress, I rode in a forest on an autumn afternoon under the yellow leaves, and I was also the horses, the leaves, … Continue reading Writing Quote of the Day
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: 2015 Fellowship to theOffice
Looking for a writer's sanctuary? A place where you can leave the distractions of life behind and just sit down in peace to put words on the page? That's what we offer here at theOffice - a quiet, communal workspace on the westside of Los Angeles. We have a roster filled with A-list screenwriters, novelists … Continue reading CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: 2015 Fellowship to theOffice
Sites to Inspire & Spark Creativity
This dreamy instagram is like a love letter to the Pacific Northwest. It's by photographer, writer, artist, and incredible musician, Kiersten Holine. While we're at it, check out her music on Youtube. She's on another level. Speaking of love letters - next is Letters of Note. The site gathers fascinating letters, usually from iconic/famous/historical figures. The poetic tweets of … Continue reading Sites to Inspire & Spark Creativity
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