Monday Quote Day!

The two most engaging powers of an author are to make new things familiar, and familiar things new.

{Samuel Johnson}

Many beginning writers end their stories when the real story is just ready to begin.

{Stanley Schmidt} 

Dare yourself to believe in your creativity, wherever it may lead you. Trust that where it leads is exactly where you’re supposed to be.

{Sarah Ban Breathnach}

The difference between perseverance and obstinacy is one comes from a strong will, and the other comes from a strong won't.

{Henry Ward Beecher}

Detail makes the difference between boring and terrific writing. It’s the difference between a pencil sketch and a lush oil painting. As a writer, words are your paint. Use all the colors.
{Rhys Alexander}

It is perfectly okay to write garbage–as long as you edit brilliantly.
{C. J. Cherryh}

Try any goddamn thing you like, no matter how boringly normal or outrageous. If it works, fine. If it doesn't, toss it. Toss it even if you love it.
{Stephen King}

If you're not failing every now and again, it's a sign you're not doing anything very innovative.
{Woody Allen}

If you are pointing out one of the things a story is about, then you are very probably right; if you are pointing out the only thing a story is about you are very probably wrong–even if you're the author.
{Neil Gaiman}

The human mind is like an umbrella. It functions best when open.
{Max Gropius}

Happy Monday and happy writing, Zigzaggers!!!