The Last Unicorn
So true -
“Writing has nothing to do with publishing. Nothing. People get totally confused about that. You write because you have to – you write because you can’t not write. The rest is show-business. I can’t state that too strongly. Just write – worry about the rest of it later, if you worry at all. What matters is what happens to you while you’re writing the story, the poem, the play. The rest is show-business.” — Peter S. Beagle
Very reassuring, thank you. Its a reminder we all need from time to time.
I really liked this quote and it’s a really good way to say what I would love to say!
Wow! A very encouraging word. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you!
Gives one a lot to think about!
True! I couldn’t agree more!
I’ve been trying to stop feeling guilty about wasting time writing and just trying to enjoy it. Could work – I’m not big on show business.
Oh no! Never feel guilty about writing or think it’s ever a waste of time – as Hemingway put it “There is nothing to writing. All you do is sit down at a typewriter and bleed.”
PS – I really like your bone to pick with language teachers!
Thanks
I share your attitude about it exactly. Writing for fun about what you choose to is also so freeing.
Thank you for the response. Loved the post about Spice – what a wonderful story
Interesting concept! I’m a firm believer in writing for one’s self. Nice post.
Thank you! I was really impressed with your site – you’ve got some great skills. Looking forward to reading a lot more : )
Absolutely agree! I need to write, if anyone buys my books in the future that’s just a bonus!
So true, Jude!
Many thanks for dropping by my blog with a ‘Like’.
I’m now following you
The line “You write because you have to” made me tear up a little.
Aw, Robin! Now you made me tear up!
I believe this as well. If the motive is anything other than an internal need to tell a story, then I think it shows in the story. I also think readers can pick up on this.
Exactly – the motivation should simply be ‘because you have to’
Thats true, very inspiring.
Thank you for sharing! I like!
I write because I find the act of writing enjoyable.
That’s what I like to hear!
I think they VERY same thing can be said about photography. You simply have to record images you like … and ignore what people may or may not think about what you’re doing. Thanks.
So very true. Passion has a way of making those special images and words stand out above others. This is the only real ‘secret’ to success (whether it’s personal or professional)
Reblogged this on The Sanguinary Blade.
Thank you! I’m really flattered
It goes for all art. You do it because you want to create… If other people enjoy it, it is a bonus, but nobody else will have the same relationship with your art work as yourself. All the emotions that go into the process of creating…
Emotions – perfect word
What a gorgeous quote. It needs painting on a big wall somewhere.
Thank you, Natasha! Shout it from the rooftops I say
Congrats again on the book deal – I’m already in line for a copy
Aw, thank you, that’s such a lovely thing to say to someone worried she won’t sell a single copy
writing is the antithesis of publishing to me…..as a creative writer I hang out on the right side of my brain; spatial, feeling based, intuitive, random, instinctive.
when I have to deal with the publishing domain, I go into a kind of ‘shock’~jumping into the left hemisphere of data, logic, analysis, right & wrongs! so hard to manage the two for some of us.
thank you for clarifying the distinction Dianne and helping the creative spirits run free!!!
also, thank you for liking my recent blog post at Journeys in Healing, on “Spirit Calling~Why We Fall Prey to Illness.”
I hope to make it down to your continent one day with my book and Lyme disease story, as I know the illness is surging in Australia.
cheers to you and your work. I must get one of your novels!
Katina
Thank you, Katina. Spiritual healing is something I often think about, but have never really delved into.
I’m looking forward to reading your book
I needed to be reminded of this. Thank you for sharing.
So glad it inspired you
Reblogged this on jampadasas and commented:
Very very true
Found this today – at exactly the right moment for me. Serendipity indeed. Thank you.
I’m so glad! Thank you for reposting on your blog – I’m very flattered
I’m sure it will be well received here too.