George Bernard Shaw Quote

“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” George Bernard Shaw As writers, we can use that problem between our characters.

Lawrence Ferlinghetti Quote

If you missed Elaine Webster’s comment to my last post, “Rhythm, Cadence and Beats”, here is the humorous quote she told from Lawrence Ferlinghetti: “Don’t be so open-minded that your brains fall out.”

Carl Jung Quote

The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances if there is any reaction, both are transformed. Carl Jung Jung’s quote is a nice visual for character writing.

Creative Exercise Quote

Jody Hedlund says, “Constantly using our creative muscles is the key to keeping them in shape and preventing writer’s block.” Check out the visual for the quote and other quotes for writers on my Writing Board at Pinterestdotcomslashjkleistc

Eric Clapton Quote

“Risk is trying to control something you are powerless over.” ~Eric ClaptonTurns 68 today. Happy Birthday, Eric! Writers,  does your POV character take a big risk, one that will keep the readers turning pages?

Characters’ Actions Define Them

Thomas Jefferson’s quote applies to the characters we develop as well. When we writers show how the characters take action, the readers know them on a deeper level and keep turning the pages. “Do you want to know who you are? Don’t ask. Act. Action will delineate and define you.”   ~Thomas Jefferson

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