Quotes

10 Minute Novelists understand that there will never be a perfect time to write, so they must make time for their goals while they can. A 10 Minute Novelist has low expectations, is not afraid of failure and thinks that there’s value in starting today. via Must-Haves for 10 Minute Novelists — 10 Minute Novelists

RAFT writing is a creative writing exercise that was designed to make you consider different perspectives and formats for your writing. via Finding Inspiration Through RAFT Writing — 10 Minute Novelists

What makes something funny? There are no guarantees in humor. Professional comedians spend years trying to find the material that “kills” but what works in Cleveland may not work in Kalamazoo. via Eight Ways To Make Your Writing Funnier — 10 Minute Novelists

Are Your Dreams Worth Finding the Time? Writing a novel takes hard work. It takes order, discipline, and planning. It takes courage, determination, and tenacity. Anyone can do it, even if they have only ten minutes a day. (How do I know this? I wrote a novel in 10-minute increments. Hence the name of this… Continue reading Are Your Dreams Worth Finding the Time? — 10 Minute Novelists

In the world of writers, killing your darlings means getting rid of those story bits that need to die, even though the author may have fallen in love with them. via A Writer’s Guide To Ruthlessly Killing Your Darlings — 10 Minute Novelists

If you spend ten minutes a day thinking or writing on any of these, you might discover something about yourself. (But I can’t promise a miracle. ) Admittedly, these exercises are all very similar, but perhaps it will get you thinking, seeing yourself as a success or awaken a new idea. via Top Ten Exercises To… Continue reading Top Ten Exercises To Determine Your Raison D’Etre As A Writer — 10 Minute Novelists

On The Poetry of Science, Sam Illingworth translates cutting-edge scientific research into poems, bridging the science/humanities gap along the way. via The Poetry of Science — Discover

On her blog Kids of the Wild Lucy normally likes to talk about how to get your kids outside more. However, there are also ideas for lockdown activities — including ways for children to connect with nature while staying inside. via Go Wild Inside – 17 Ways to Connect with Nature at Home — Discover

“We can learn from these dreadful days that stupidity and injustice are lethal; that, in a democracy, being a citizen is essential work; that the alternative to solidarity is death. After we’ve come out of hiding and taken off our masks, we should not forget what it was like to be alone.“ Source George Packer, […]… Continue reading “We can learn from these dreadful days that stupidity and injustice are lethal; that, in a democracy, being a citizen is essential work; that the alternative to solidarity is death.” — Art of Quotation

I like things that don’t look like you’re in control. It’s like life itself. You just learn how to benefit from accidents and chances that you take. Peter Beard, 1938-2020, photographer, diarist via In Memory: “I like things that don’t look like you’re in control. It’s like life itself. You just learn how to benefit from… Continue reading In Memory: “I like things that don’t look like you’re in control. It’s like life itself. You just learn how to benefit from accidents and chances that you take.” — Art of Quotation