[I]nstead of being completely overwhelmed by the things that happen to us. We are, by the writing of that story, by the way that we tell what’s happened to us, giving it back to ourselves instead of being powerless within it. ~ Jeanette Winterson
writing tips
Writer’s Wisdom ~ Jeanette Winterson’s 9th of 10 Tips
There are stories that you can write, and there are stories that you can’t write. And, in the end, you write the ones that you can, and that allows you to bear the ones that you can’t. ~ Jeanette Winterson
Writer’s Wisdom ~ Jeanette Winterson’s 8th of 10 Tips
Trust your creativity. ~ Jeanette Winterson
Writer’s Wisdom ~ Jeanette Winterson’s 7th of 10 Tips
Be ambitious for the work and not for the reward. ~ Jeanette Winterson
Writer’s Wisdom ~ Jeanette Winterson’s 6th of 10 Tips
Take no notice of anyone you don’t respect. ~ Jeanette Winterson
Writer’s Wisdom ~ Jeanette Winterson’s 5th of 10 Tips
Don’t hold on to poor work. If it was bad when it went in the drawer it will be just as bad when it comes out. ~ Jeanette Winterson
Writer’s Wisdom ~ Jeanette Winterson’s 4th of 10 Tips
Be honest with yourself. If you are no good, accept it. If the work you are doing is no good, accept it. ~ Jeanette Winterson
Writer’s Wisdom ~ Jeanette Winterson’s 3rd of 10 Tips
Love what you do. ~ Jeanette Winterson
Writer’s Wisdom ~ Jeanette Winterson’s 2nd of 10 Tips
Never stop when you are stuck. You may not be able to solve the problem, but turn aside and write something else. Do not stop altogether.m ~ Jeanette Winterson
Writer’s Wisdom ~ Jeanette Winterson’s 1st of 10 Tips
Turn up for work. Discipline allows creative freedom. No discipline equals no freedom. ~ Jeanette Winterson