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Writing Inspiration

Daily, I gain strength from a quote of Goethe’s:

“What you can do or dream you can, begin it

Boldness has genius power and magic in it.”

He also said,

“It is almost impossible in the present day to find a situation which is thoroughly new.

Only the matter of looking at it can be new, and the art of treating it and representing it.” 

 

Your unique voice comes from how you:

  • Look at your story
  • Treat your story
  • Choose to represent your story

Listen for it.

Hone it.

Trust the process.

 

Written by:
Martha Alderson
Published on:
May 30, 2009
Thoughts:
2 Comments

Categories: Blockbuster Plots for Writers, Martha Alderson, writing inspiration

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  1. Beth Fehlbaum, Author

    June 4, 2009 at 5:05 pm

    Great quotes and very useful info. Thanks!
    Beth Fehlbaum, author
    Courage in Patience, a story of HOPE..
    http://courageinpatience.blogspot.com
    Ch. 1 is online!

    Reply
  2. Vivian Mahoney

    June 9, 2009 at 2:51 pm

    Love these quotes. Goethe was ahead of his time.

    Reply

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