Tuesday, April 12, 2016

Lines On Writing

I read an article today: "22 of the Best Single Sentences on Writing." My favorite sentence came from James Vandermeer:
If you are drawn to write what's uncomfortable, it may help to recognize that you are allowed to write for yourself, and that any decisions about seeking publication are separate from that first, fundamental decision (and freedom). —Wonderbook
I confess, I knew nothing about the author until now because of course I had to Google him after reading the quote. 

I enjoy authors who push the envelope and rewrite the "rules." Roald Dahl is tops on my list for that. The brief interview with him above shows his unconventional thought paths and experiences that helped him create his stories. 

Have a great week.  



7 comments:

  1. Johnell, that interview is priceless. Dahl always had a wicked sense of irony and it is clearly not reserved for his fiction stories-- It's him.

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  2. Some great quotes. I liked Nabokov's Wolf, Wolf. Made me laugh. And I love Roald Dahl. You would love his autobiography: Boy.

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    1. Yes. Thanks for the tip about the autobiography. I'll have to look into it.

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  3. Great quote. It's good to write without thinking of publication. Very freeing!

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    1. It is freeing isn't it. Hopefully something remarkable come of it too. :)

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  4. I'd never seen Roald Dahl in video before! He's so amazing, and I can't wait to see The BFG movie. Looks super good!

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