This is what I learned: that everybody is talented, original and has something important to say.
Brenda UelandIt is so conceited and timid to be ashamed of one's mistakes. Of course they are mistakes. Go on to the next.
Brenda UelandWe are always afraid to start something that we want to make very good, true, and serious.
Brenda UelandWork freely and rollickingly as though you were talking to a friend who loves you. Mentally (at least three or four times a day) thumb your nose at all know-it-alls, jeerers, critics, doubters.
Brenda UelandI found that many gifted people are so afraid of writing a poor story that they cannot summon the nerve to write a single sentence for months. The thing to say to such people is: "See how *bad* a story you can write. See how dull you can be. Go ahead. That would be fun and interesting. I will give you ten dollars if you can write something thoroughly dull from beginning to end!" And of course, no one can.
Brenda Ueland