In a brief autobiography, Butler described herself simply: “I’m comfortably asocial – a hermit in the middle of a large city, a pessimist if I’m not careful, a feminist, a Black, a former Baptist, an oil-and-water combination of ambition, laziness, insecurity, certainty and drive.” At the age of 4 she created stories about a magical [...]
One of the few things I know about writing is this: spend it all, shoot it, play it, lose it, all, right away, every time. Do not hoard what seems good for a later place… Something more will arise for later, something better. … Assume you write for an audience consisting solely of terminal patients. [...]
What motivates for one person may not motivate another. … But motivation is an essential ingredient for your success. Ask yourself, why do you want to write that book? What good will come of it? Both for yourself, and for others. Now, expand on that good. Specifically what will it mean? How will your life [...]
Site author: Douglas Eby, M.A./Psychology, is a writer and researcher on the psychology of creative expression and personal growth, especially for high ability adults. He is publisher of the Talent Development Resources series of sites.
