Purpose: To share and encourage. Writers can express doubts and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. Those who have been through the fire can offer assistance and guidance. It’s a safe haven for insecure writers of all kinds
Our Twitter handle is @TheIWSG and hashtag is #IWSG.
The awesome co-hosts for the September 4 posting of the IWSG are Beth Camp, Jean Davis, Yvonne Ventresca, and PJ Colando!
Every month, we announce a question that members can answer in their IWSG post.
September 4 question – Since it’s back to school time, let’s talk English class. What’s a writing rule you learned in school that messed you up as a writer?
The question is always optional and today I choose not to answer it, not because I don’t like it. I just can’t think of anything to say about teachers. I’m not sure any teacher messed me up as a writer. There was one in college, a hateful journalism teacher that didn’t like my writing at all. He told me I was on an ego trip. Go figure. I was in his class to learn, even though I’d already worked as a contributing editor for an in-flight magazine. We should never quit learning, right? I do think of him periodically and wonder why he didn’t like me. Lookie here, I answered the question after all.
My intention was to post a few of my favorite quotes. Who doesn’t like quotes? Don’t they make you think? Do you have a favorite quote that speaks to you? Share it!
“Your legacy is every life you’ve ever touched .” Maya Angelou
The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.”—Thomas Edison
There is something delicious about writing the first words of a story. You never know quite where they’ll take you.” -Beatrix Potter
If there’s a book that you want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it.” – Toni Morrison
Half my life is an act of revision.” – John Irving
And by the way, everything in life is writable about if you have the outgoing guts to do it, and the imagination to improvise. The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt.” – Sylvia Plath
Isn’t IWSG the greatest?!
I wish you all good writing!
JRF
I love that first quote! That’s the purpose of life – to positively affect as many people as possible.
I agree, Diane.
All great quotes, Jessica. I especially like: If there’s a book that you want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it.” – Toni Morrison
That sort of describes the genealogical novel I published after decades of family research.
Enjoy your day!
Sorry I’m just now seeing your comment. A genealogical novel sounds interesting!
Excellent, Jessia. I LOVE quotes. My favorite of the ones you listed: “Your legacy is every life you’ve ever touched.” Maya Angelou. She understands life. Have a beautiful day!
It is a wise statement. Thanks for popping in, Victoria!
Well then, that teacher gets a zero. No stars. Sounds like they forgot what teaching is about. Sheesh.
Great quotes! I think about the Toni Morrison one quite a lot.
Thanks Jean. A long time ago. I love that Morrison quote. I especially think about it when I look at diet books. I want to say, don’t give me all this research! Just give me meal plans! 🙂
I’ve read that Beatrix Potter quote before but I’m just now realizing she was probably a pantser like me ha!
Nice when we realize just how much we have in common with the famous or successful. Encouraging!
We should never quit learning. Yes, I agree! 100%!
I always tell my students that I’m a lifelong learner.
At the moment, I’m learning the ins-and-outs of the online teaching platforms. There are many different types and it can be a huge technological learning curve… BUT… I’m excited and refuse to be intimidated by technology.
I’m also trying to learn two languages.
I LOVE quotes! I have too many favourite ones.
Hope you’re well, Jessica!
I’m so behind in learning all the technical stuff. Somewhere along the way I got lost and never caught up. ????
Hi,
Thank you for each of these quotes. I needed to hear Maya, Toni, and Thomas Edison speak words of wisdom to my particular situation.
All the best.
Shalom shalom
Don’t ever give up, Pat! I have to tell myself that every day. I don’t know your situation but if there’s any way I can help, let me know.