Quotes of the week

We are all of us stars, and we deserve to twinkle.
—Marilyn Monroe

The best work that anybody ever writes is the work that is on the verge of embarrassing him, always.
—Arthur Miller

Let me live, love and say it in good sentences.
—Sylvia Plath

The best time for planning a book is while doing the dishes.
—Agatha Christie

Writing is like breathing, it’s possible to learn to do it well, but the point is to do it no matter what.
—Daphne Du Maurier

Read a lot. Reading really helps. Read anything you can get your hands on.
—J.K. Rowling

Everyone has talent. What is rare is the courage to follow the talent to the dark place where it leads.
—Erica Jong

If you do not breathe through writing, if you do not cry out in writing, or sing in writing, then don't write.
—Anaïs Nin

Play around. Dive into absurdity and write. Take chances. You will succeed if you are fearless of failure.
—Natalie Goldberg