Writer motivation quotes

Struggling through a first draft of a story or novel? Here are some of the best tips and quotes on first drafts from writers who have been there.

Before a writer finishes a book, there's only last thing to consider ahead of publishing it, and that's a book dedication. After all, masterpiece or not, the finished copy is there for hundreds of people to see, and it's the last chance for the (in)famous writer to attract the possible reader.

I feel like I’m in mourning. Honestly. I feel this sense of sadness at the completion of the first draft of the story I’ve been working on. While I continued to make comments that I was…

There is no wrong or right. Just WRITE.

It’s 3 am. The witching hour and I woke up at exactly 3 am. Weird! I’m thinking of my kids, who are all struggling right now! I can’t seem to help much except prayer for them, unt…

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A drop of ink may make a million think. - Lord Byron

“I’m writing a first draft and reminding myself that I’m simply shoveling sand into a box so that I can later build sandcastles.”-Shannon Hale Here is one of my favorite wri…

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