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Monday, June 27, 2011

Quotes Week, Part One

This week I'm just going to be featuring a bunch of quotes about writing. Because, well, I need to be writing, instead of blogging. So here you go:

For Simon:
  • You must stay drunk on writing so reality cannot destroy you. ~Ray Bradbury

For me (because I need to remember this while in revision):
  • I try to leave out the parts that people skip. ~Elmore Leonard

For Ted:
  • If there's a book you really want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it. ~Toni Morrison
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40 comments:

  1. Jessica BellJune 27, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    :o) I love how you've directed these to your mates! haha.

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  2. Natalie AguirreJune 27, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    Love the quotes. And fun that you directed them to your friends. Glad you're getting some writing done.

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  3. TracyJune 27, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    The Leonard quote is the best...and SOOOOO true!

    good luck getting that plugging away on the writing. :D

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  4. SarahJune 27, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    I like that Leonard quote a lot. It was relevant this weekend as I tried to decide where to begin my story. Happy writing/revising, Matt!

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  5. Donna K. WeaverJune 27, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    Those are great quotes.

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  6. Steve MCJune 27, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    Excellent quotes. Looking forward to the rest of this week.

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  7. AnonymousJune 27, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    I LOVE quotes in general and but these are great. You nailed the perfect one for Simon too. And, I"m trying to revise as well, so the quote from Elmore Leonard is just what I needed to hear! Have a great Monday and good luck with your revisions.

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  8. mshatchJune 27, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    I'll take number #2 because right now I'm having to cut out all the parts I would skip. and it's a lot.

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  9. UnknownJune 27, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    Great quotes. Hope your writing week goes well.

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  10. Bryan RussellJune 27, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    Or, if you're a celebrity, you can hire someone else to write that book under your name!

    And it can be any book! Since the celebrity probably hasn't read any books anyway. Think of all the selection!

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  11. Alex J. CavanaughJune 27, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    Leave out the boring parts - check!

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  12. Creepy Query GirlJune 27, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    Tony and I have pretty much the same perogative.

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  13. Sommer LeighJune 27, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    I love Emore's quote!!!! Whenever I find myself accidentally skimming something in my book, I immediately figure out how to delete it.

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  14. S.A. LarsenッJune 27, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Great quotes and always a reminder to keep at it!!

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  15. Old KittyJune 27, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    Yay for inebriation!! But seriously!!! Fab inspiring quotes!! Take care
    x

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  16. TaleiJune 27, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Toni Morrison's by far!! I love it. Now, where's my Muse?

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  17. Angie PaxtonJune 27, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    I love the Bradbury quote. It's one I haven't heard before. Thanks for sharing.

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  18. Michael Offutt, Phantom ReaderJune 27, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    Good luck writing. I look forward to purchasing said book or vying for one of your ARC's.

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  19. Jeanmarie AnayaJune 27, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    Great motivators! I, too, need to stay the hell away from blogger and get back to my manuscript! I know how you feel.

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  20. Michael G-GJune 27, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    You've given me the title to my new autobiography: DRUNK, SKIP, READ. Thank you, and keep the quotes coming!

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  21. ali crossJune 27, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    Ah! I *love* the first two! Fabulous!

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  22. erica and christyJune 27, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    Good luck! We've got that Toni Morrison quote on our blog, but it would be better to get it tattooed on our arms or something so we don't forget!
    erica

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  23. Paul JosephJune 27, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    The Morrison quote is a favorite of mine, and the Elmore quote is perfect for one in the middle of revisions - that's a good way of thinking about the story.

    And, of course, the quote for Simon is perfect.

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  24. Tracey NeithercottJune 27, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    These are great quotes. Too bad for Simon Ray Bradbury didn't say "You must stay drunk so writing cannot destroy you."

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  25. Colene MurphyJune 27, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    Great quotes! Now get back to work!!

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  26. Laura S.June 27, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    Love all of these! Be sure to check out my quotes post today because you're featured! :)

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  27. Sarah AhiersJune 27, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    good luck with the writing! GO GO GO!

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  28. ShannonJune 27, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    Great quotes! Good luck with the writing!

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  29. AnitaJune 27, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    I love Leonard and pretty much anything he says is quote-worthy to me. I should have this one taped over my desk. :)

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  30. Bethany ElizabethJune 27, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    I so agree with all of those quotes, especially loved the last one. :)

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  31. Susan Kaye QuinnJune 27, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    Bradbury is the man. :)

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  32. dolorahJune 27, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    Gotta stay focused on the writing right?

    .......dhole

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  33. AnonymousJune 27, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    All great quotes, Matt.
    Have a productive writing week, and bring us back the parts that we DO want to read!!!

    (A no-brainer for you, my friend)

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  34. Lydia KangJune 27, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    I love these quotes. I never get tired of seeing them. Thanks!

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  35. AnonymousJune 27, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    Great quotes! Thanks for posting them. Good luck with your revisions--I'm happy for you that you are that close to finishing! Yay! (BTW, I've been feeling the same way about blogging lately, hence no blogs--I've been feeling guilty!)

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  36. MunkJune 27, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    Tasty bites.

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  37. Rusty CarlJune 27, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    Well, I could have used some of that advice a long time ago - it would have saved me a lot of time.

    Happy writing.

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  38. Ted CrossJune 28, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Good choices for all of us. Just so you know, my uncle's house's internet it down, so I haven't been able to get on except for rare times when we visit a Starbucks.

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  39. Joe LunieviczJune 28, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    The Leonard quote is one of my favorite and Bradbury is the coolest.

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  40. AnonymousJuly 2, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    I stay drunk on alcohol so the writing doesn't destroy me.

    >.>

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