January 05, 2012

Ode to Writing

I sat down at  the computer ready to write, but the words did not come to mind. 
 Thought I  needed some inspiration, so, I looked up famous Author quotes.
These words sounded just like ME!


     " After all, most   writing is done away from the typewriter, away from the desk,
        I'd say it occurs  in the quiet, silent moments, while walking, shaving or 
        playing  a game, or whatever or even talking to someone you are  not
        vitally interested in."   
          
                           Henry James
                           American Author       
       


                         


11 comments:

Claudia said...

I write more on my walks than in front of the computer!

Jann said...

So true! I'd say I'm a writer wannabe/should-be...and I have bits circling in my mind every day. May you find plenty of inspiration in 2012!

Karen Jones Gowen said...

Love this quote! Isn't that the truth? I had a writing epiphany early this morning as I lay in bed trying to wake up...

Margie said...

Anne, some of my best writing is done on my walks.
I'm always feeling the inspiration in nature!

Great quote!

Have a great day!

Margie :)

Bernie said...

I love how you received your words of inspiration, Henry James gives us much to think about.....:-)Hugs

Gail said...

Hi - and yes, so true. I love how you process
Love Gail
peace.....

Talli Roland said...

That's very true! I do some of my best writing in the shower.

Anonymous said...

Natalie Goldberg is good to consult, I mean some of her books, with this sort of thing.

Robyn Campbell said...

Love the quote!!!!! It is awesome. I write on horseback. Nothing better, my friend.

Let us hope I complete all my writing goals for this year, this year. Know what I mean? *waving*

♥●• İzdihër •●♥ said...

SO GODDAMN TRUE.

Theresa Milstein said...

That is so true! My best breakthroughs are when I'm away from the computer, not even trying hard to have an epiphany. I had one when I was flat ironing my hair over the December break.

Straight hair + fabulous idea = win!

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