Sunday quote:Bradbury and Being "Drunk on Writing"

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You must stay drunk on writing so reality cannot destroy you. ~Ray Bradbury

This quote is such a great reminder that for the writer, it has to be about the magic of the process, those sublime "flow" moments that create a high that keeps us coming back time and again. Though not every moment--maybe not even most of them--can transport us, those that do serve as a reminder of why we do this in the first place.

When writing becomes about the external realities--the lust for honors, bestsellerdom, and huge advances--we risk losing the magic and being utterly consumed.

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Unknown said…
That was a great quote for today. I needed it. This WIP... it's a Goliath.

So thanks. I hope your day is as shiny.
3:04 PM
Colleen Thompson said…
Thanks, Saranna! I hope it helped to light the dark path!
11:45 AM
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