Writing Inspiration Quotes

“The written word
Like a stone pillar
May last for centuries
Even if its meaning is forgotten.”
― Jack Borden

“Perfectionism and creativity tend to hamper productivity. If you’re prone to perfectionism, give yourself permission to let go of any judgment around the best or right way to write. There is no right or wrong way of writing as long as you're writing!”
― Vindy Teja & Anna Brooke, WRITE! Your Guide to Revealing the Writer Within

“Why do I write? Because I have a lot to say.”
― Bert-Oliver Boehmer

“Here’s the deal, peeps—if you’re writing only for the love of money, quit now because you’ll never make enough. But if you’re writing for love and expression, you’ll never be able to write enough. That’s the difference.”
― Don Roff

“Write what's in your heart. To be fulfilled as a writer, you have to write something that you care about.”
― Gene Hackman

“A writer does not belong to one village, one city, one town, or one country. A writer belongs to the world.”
― Avijeet Das

“A writer's life is different from that of a normal man's. A writer cannot settle down in one place. He has to keep traveling and drifting from one place to another. Because his travels give meaning and substance to his stories and poetry, he must keep on traveling. The people he meets and the places he visits give him unique perspectives to think about, reflect on, and write about.

A writer does not belong to one village, one city, one town, or one country. A writer belongs to the world.”
― Avijeet Das

“When it comes to writing fiction, I have three nonnegotiable guidelines. It must be FAIR (the Divine values everyone; no one can be existentially abandoned, which does not negate their faults and failures). It must be REAL (all characters must eventually face their issues honestly, as in life). It must be SIMPLE (if something cannot be explained simply, it is not understood well enough).”
― Donna Goddard, Writing: A Spiritual Voice

“You are eminently qualified to speak from your lived experience.”
― Vindy Teja & Anna Brooke

“There's no right, wrong, good or bad way to begin writing. It just matters that you start.”
― Vindy Teja & Anna Brooke, WRITE! Your Guide to Revealing the Writer Within

“Jot down ideas, phrases and metaphors as they occur to you, whether it’s in a notebook or the device you’re carrying. We humans are way less likely to recall those lightbulb moments later on, so don’t hesitate to capture your thoughts in the moment.”
― Vindy Teja & Anna Brooke, WRITE! Your Guide to Revealing the Writer Within

“We often think we don’t have the time to write. The real question is: are you willing to make time?”
― Vindy Teja & Anna Brooke, WRITE! Your Guide to Revealing the Writer Within

“The question of time can certainly bedevil a writer, so we encourage you to make a choice for yourself, give it a try, and see how it works.”
― Vindy Teja & Anna Brooke, WRITE! Your Guide to Revealing the Writer Within

“Keeping it simple helps keep procrastination at bay. The fewer the distractions, the more productive a writing practice can become.”
― Vindy Teja & Anna Brooke, WRITE! Your Guide to Revealing the Writer Within

“Honor where you are. Don't judge the conditions. You are enough. What you are writing counts and is valuable.”
― Vindy Teja & Anna Brooke, WRITE! Your Guide to Revealing the Writer Within

“Write about what you know and tell the truth. It is powerful and resonant for the reader.”
― Vindy Teja & Anna Brooke, WRITE! Your Guide to Revealing the Writer Within

“Writing is a brave practice, and a vulnerable one.”
― Vindy Teja & Anna Brooke, WRITE! Your Guide to Revealing the Writer Within

“Your story can contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of what it meant to be alive during your lifetime.”
― Vindy Teja & Anna Brooke, WRITE! Your Guide to Revealing the Writer Within

“The creative process is a brave one. The word courage comes from the Latin and French words for heart, so keep coming back to loving kindness toward yourself as you write. Keep showing up with compassion for yourself, and you’ll get to where you’re wanting to go.”
― Vindy Teja & Anna Brooke, WRITE! Your Guide to Revealing the Writer Within

“No matter your relationship to the act of continuing, it’s a crucial part of the brave journey of writing and more importantly, the successful completion of your piece.”
― Vindy Teja & Anna Brooke, WRITE! Your Guide to Revealing the Writer Within

“Let’s destabilize the concept of a dominant narrative and show up for our stories, our lives, and our journeys.”
― Vindy Teja & Anna Brooke, WRITE! Your Guide to Revealing the Writer Within

“Make an appointment with yourself to write. Schedule it into your calendar and treat it like any other appointment. Respect it, and use it!”
― Vindy Teja & Anna Brooke, WRITE! Your Guide to Revealing the Writer Within

“What is more inspiring for a writer than to sleep among books.”
― Hema Chhetri, what RU raising? ME, a TREE of POETRY.

“Чорні дубові буфети (креденси), оголені Катериною з срібла й дорогої порцеляни, ще дишуть старими добрими часами. Важкий, теж темний, круглий стіл з ногами у формі левиних голів з роззявленими пащами теж пам'ятає старі добрі часи. Старосвітський, шкіряний, колись темно-червоний, сьогодні почорнілий диван, з високим опертям та засмальцованим кружечком від таткової голови на ньому. Дві ясні плями на стінах по картинах, що їх забрала на Джерельну Катерина. Низько опущена фаянсова нафтова лампа, яку, відповідно духові часу, перероблено на електричну. Пожовклі, безліч разів штопані фіранки. Невід'ємний фікус, з мовби залізним листям. Шерстяні червоні у зелені полоски портьєри, перев'язані алюмінованими ланцюжками (старосвітсько!). Шкіряні, з високими спинками і вигідними поруччями крісла до комплекту з диваном. Вони, як диван, теж до комплекту полинялі і витерті.
От і вся панорама їдальні панства Річинських.”
― Ірина Вільде, Сестри Річинські, книга друга, частина друга

“The perfect person does not exist. There is no woman or man you would meet who would make you write poetry.

So poets create imaginary persons who could play muses in their life. And inspire them to write. I have met many people in life, but I have always enjoyed being alone.”
― Avijeet Das

“I am a Writer, and I don't believe in propagating 'hate' for another human being because of religion, caste, creed, nationality, or faith. I am a Writer, and I believe in looking for the good in everyone I meet. I am a Writer, and I am in charge of creating a better world. I am a Writer, and I know that my words will be my legacy for all the future generations of homo sapiens.”
― Avijeet Das

“Writing is a solitary existence. Even in isolation, the writer brings to life a fictional world reimagined by their own journey where love often looses luster. To right wrongs in a perfectly controlled environment is a writer's birthright. To compose harmonious language onto a page that somehow bewitches the reader to feel all those emotions as though it passed through them first and not the former is no accident. Nor supernatural. It's the writer's courage to delve deep enough to excavate the heart of the abyss.”
― J.S. Nathaniel

“My thoughts are liked by my fellow earthlings. Glad to know that after all the struggle that I have done and still doing, I have become someone worth quoting.”
― Avijeet Das

“Pedar laughed. 'Ah, but that’s the seanchaidh’s [storyteller's] consolation. My job is only to speak the words. I keep the vision alive with the words. And so, I’ll keep on speaking and writing until the vision becomes reality, no matter how long it takes. That’s the thing about the written word—it’ll be here beyond me.' (Chapter 13)”
― Donna Fletcher Crow, The Dawning of Peace

“She jumped a little—Nettie Cobb had the face and almost painfully shy manner of a woman made to jump at voices, no matter how soft and friendly, when they spoke from the general area of her elbow—and smiled at him nervously”
― Stephen King, Needful Things