Tag Archives: Writing Well

Writers’ quote of the day: M. J. Hyland on rewriting first drafts

Posted on 26/10/2011 by

‘I’ve never read or written a perfect first draft.  Perfect first drafts don’t exist.  And yet most writers, at the beginning of their careers, think they must.  This intimidating myth of effortless gift persists because successful authors aren’t in the … Continue reading →

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Writers’ quote of the day: Betsy Lerner on writers’ groups

Posted on 13/10/2011 by

‘If you don’t have a writers’ group, start one.  You can’t expect the publishing community, either agents or editors, to stand in for personal instruction and feedback.  Some writers, even those who are quite accomplished, rely their whole lives on … Continue reading →

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Writers’ quote of the day: Martin Luther on anger as a writing aid

Posted on 12/10/2011 by

‘I find nothing that promotes work better than angry fervour.  For when I wish to compose, write, pray and preach well, I must be angry.  It refreshes my entire system, my mind is sharpened, and all unpleasant thoughts and depression … Continue reading →

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