Seven Lines from Seven Wise Writers
from Jody Feldman
Once again, I was fortunate enough to attend the SCBWI
National Conference in Los Angeles. The party just ended, but even at this
point in my career, I learned so much that should serve to enrich my writing,
permanently. Here are seven lines that caught my attention and may inspire you
in writing and/or life. (Note that those lines not in quotes may have been
paraphrased.)
1.
“You have to dream so big it scares the hell out
of you.” –Vanessa Brantley Newton
2.
Diversity in your writing should be “purposeful
in its portrayal of complexity.” –Zareen Jaffrey
3.
We have to do mean things to our characters in
order to feel their redemption. –Alex Gino
4.
“It’s no laughing matter if there’s no laughing
matter.” –Marvin Terban
5.
“Start with a pie in the face, then say
something smart.” –Chris Grabenstein
6.
You should be obsessed with your story. It
should be waking you up at night. –Stephanie Garber
7.
I think I’m done writing, except there’s this
one idea ... –Judy Blume
Love those lines, especially the 4th, 6th and 7th one.
ReplyDeleteI can still hear Judy Blume saying that last one :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome! Especially love #1.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing these seven glimpses of the conference with us. One of these years I'll go myself!
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