by Sue Anne Hodge
As writers we know how lonely the writing life can be. How frustrating. I found a quote by Dr. Samuel Johnson that helps me: "Sir, he who would earn his bread writing books, must have the assurance of a duke, the wit of a courtier, and the guts of a burglar."
I especially love the burglar part. Writers do steal ideas for there are only so many themes. We do steal snippets of overheard conversation, then tweak those words to fit a particular scene. I know at times I do steal a facade of assurance to overcome fear of a blank screen, tricking my muse until my own courage takes over. Guess if I were a real burglar, though, I'd be a cat burglar ... I do like cats. Now writers take this advise and get busy putting on your cloak of assurance, wit, and guts.
The Blue Sage Writers of Idaho is a loosely organized group comprised of both published and unpublished writers. The group meets once a month to share tips, tricks, camaraderie and to critique each other's work. We are not accepting new members at this time but are happy to have authors or beginning writers visit twice.
I like this idea, Sue Anne! Like you, I'll have to remember to think of myself as a cat burglar. I see visions of black leather and whips. No, those were for my sisters. :D
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I love this quote. Thanks for sharing!
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