I’m in Billings at the High Plains Book Fest. In the morning, I’m part of a panel discussion called “Selected Shorts,” and in the afternoon, I’m leading a workshop on writing about children.
As part of the class, I’ve collected some of my favorite writerly quotes, to be used as the beginnings of a discussion. Here are some of them:
“Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart.” William Wordsworth
“Don’t tell me the moon is shining; show me he glint of light on the broken glass.” Anton Chekhov
“Make it new.” Ezra Pound
and my favorite:
“Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” Theodore Roosevelt
Good luck, Jennifer. Wish I could attend. I know it will be wonderful!
I like to think I follow Wordsworth’s advice –well, most of the time anyway.
Good luck today. Wish I could be there to cher you on and to learn from you in person. Oh, and the hugs, too!
I really really really REALLY wish I were there, Jen. I know you’re going to be so GOOD!
Have a great time. Hmmmm….wish it could have been videotaped!
Great quotes. Just had to check in during my “blog break.”
Thanks everyone! The reading was terrific and I had a wonderful group for the workshop! It was a really fun day.
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