Inspiration day for writers and storytellers…
Here are 10 timeless quotes from (mostly) classic authors to inspire you and spark your creativity.
+ 5 bonus quotes at the end…
Quote 1
“The only true paradise is a garden.” – Virginia Woolf.
(This is a metaphor for crafting a world filled with lush details and vibrant characters.)
Quote 2
“Begin with an idea that excites you so much that it keeps you up at night.” – Stephen King.
(That’s why some writers and public speakers are so prolific, while most are bland and unremarkable)
Quote 3
“The best stories are the ones that make you feel something.” – Ernest Hemingway.
(You must be the first to feel something strong from your own stories. If you do, many in your audience will feel the same)
Quote 4
“A writer is someone who has learned to turn his failures into stories.” – Joan Didion.
(Your life experiences will permeate your stories. Be aware of that and use it to craft deeper narratives)
Quote 5
“The only way to learn to write is to write.” – Ray Bradbury.
(Practice is the only way to improve your skills. It’s also the only way to gain clarity and precision)
Quote 6
“The greatest stories are the ones that make you forget you’re reading.” – Jane Austen.
(The more immersive the experience you create, the more remarkable and effective it will be)
Quote 7
“A good story is one that leaves you thinking.” – William Faulkner.
(This is the big difference between modern woke stories, that only preach and impose ideas, and classic stories that make you think)
Quote 8
“The best stories are the ones that feel like they’re happening to you.” – Gabriel García Márquez.
(Again with the immersion… it must be that powerful!)
Quote 9
Begin at the beginning, and go on till you come to the end. Then stop.” – Lewis Carroll
(And yet so many authors make the mistake of ignoring this simple advice…)
5 Bonus Quotes
Few weeks ago I shared other amazing quotes. You can find them here: https://x.com/Henry_th_Mighty/status/1813632012986847485
Check them out and tell me which one resonate with you the most.