Writing well involves walking the path of most resistance. Sitting still, being patient, allowing the lunatic dream to take shape on the page, then the shaping, the pencil on the page, breathing, slowing down, being willingโno, more than willing, being wide openโto press the bruise until it blossoms.
Dani ShapiroThere is no end to the promotion. There is no end to the possibilities. You can continue to promote a book for years, literally.
Dani ShapiroIt's easier in an urban world to cast the blame outward. So I've learned a lot about my own process in that way.
Dani Shapiro