Words to Inspire Writers: Writing-related Quotations - on Writers, Writing, Words, Books, Literature, and Publishing - to illustrate the Writing Process and to motivate Authors (Paperback)

by Gregory Victor Babic (Editor)

Editorial Reviews

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This is indeed an inspiring book for writers. From time to time we sit and stare into space and the wise or goading words of writers past and present may help you to pick up the quill and dip it into the ink pot again.

I, for one, will keep this book within easy reach. After all, if I'm going to be distracted, it may as well be by the wisdom of others.

The book is designed as a perpetual calendar, with three quotes for every day of the year: one each for the stages of preparation, creation and celebration. You can also open it at random for pot luck or prepare yourself for erudition at parties.

One thing you can learn from this collection, is that some of the most famous and revered writers have had their periods of stuckness. As Epictetus wrote almost 1900 years ago: If you want to be a writer, write! (April 14).

We may embrace the hubris of Charles Lamb and declaim: Damn the age. I'll write for antiquity. (August 19), or the humility of Mark Twain: A successful book is not made of what is in it, but what is left out of it. (March 23).

It is possible, of course, to find writers' quotes for oneself on the internet, but it is so much easier to benefit from the obvious hard work and thought that Greg Babic has put into this collection and his organisation of the material. It seems that Greg agrees with GB Shaw: Some people see things as they are and ask "Why?". I dream of things that aren't and ask "Why not?" He has asked and answered that second question.

Many of us have experienced that writing can be a lonely way of life. We trawl our experiences and our unconscious for inspiration. Some of us allow family, friends and editors to make the process less lonely. For those who still feel isolated, dip into this book daily. --Daan Spijer, editor of THE AUSTRALIAN WRITER Issue #360 (June 2008-August 2008 )

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This is a treasury of inspiration, stimulation and fun for writers.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 196 pages
• Publisher: F. C. Sach & Sons, Publishers; 1st edition (January 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0980372208
• ISBN-13: 978-0980372205
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #518,202 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great read!!, February 9, 2008

By	Dr Vito - See all my reviews

What a fantastic book!! This book is full of useful, interesting and sometimes provocative quotes, that not only inspire writers, but anyone who has one of those mental block moments.

I am certain that everyone will find something in this book to get them through the day - students, teachers, writers, professionals - everytime you get a blank, this book will provide you with a quote to get over your block and keep on going.

A truly great book and a must to have!!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Quotations, February 28, 2008

By	Linda Austin "http://www.moonbridgebooks.com" (USA Midwest) - See all my reviews

Filled with clever quips, bits of advice and inspiration, this book is not just for authors or wannabes, but for any literary minded person. While I can imagine its potential as a daily calendar-page format, I enjoy the book format as I like reading days' worth of wonderful quotes at a sitting. There is also a helpful index of people quoted (Mark Twain is a special joy). From poets to philosophers to presidents, as well as authors, there is something for everyone.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Words to inspire writers edited by Gregory Victor Babic, February 22, 2008

By	Freddy Argy (Canberra, Australia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I am an Australian author of several books and have greatly enjoyed reading Greg Babic's wonderful selection of quotations. They are proving a source of wisdom and excitement to me in my own current writings. The quotations are ingeniously arranged under three stages of the writing process and should prove of great help to many other budding authors. Thank you, Greg!

Fred Argy
AM, OBE, MEC, Hon. Doctor, University of Sydney
Visiting Fellow, Australian National University