First thoughts have tremendous energy. The internal censor usually squelches them, so we live in the realm of second and third thoughts, thoughts on thought, twice and three times removed from the direct connection of the first fresh flash.

Writing can teach us the dignity of speaking the truth.

Shut up and write. Don't talk about writing, just physically do it.

Handwriting is more connected to the movement of the heart.

A writer must say yes to life.

Write what disturbs you, what you fear, what you have not been willing to speak about. Be willing to be split open.

If you read good books, when you write, good books will come out of you.