Monthly Archives: March 2008

Quote of the Day: Use the right word, not its second cousin.–Mark Twain Publisher’s Notes: Here we are; finally Friday. Shirk your work at least once this weekend to do something fun for yourself. Gardening, reading, Sudoku, whatever it may … Continue reading →

Quote of the Day: The harder I work, the luckier I get.–Samuel Goldwyn Publisher’s Notes: Nothing today but the dull thumps of footsteps on tile flooring. I love listening to little things like that. Details all around. It’s what makes … Continue reading →

Quote of the Day: Caress the detail, the divine detail. –Vladimir Nabokov Publisher’s Notes: Nothing new today. Have a good day! *SmiLes* Suzanne Franco P.S. We posted 42 new freelance job leads today – if you don’t have a subscription to … Continue reading →

Quote of the Day: The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.–Walt Disney Publisher’s Notes: The first response to this week’s question comes from Faye:“Hi Karen, When I get swamped, I look at 2 things: deadline, … Continue reading →

Quote of the Day: Wisdom begins in wonder. –Socrates Publisher’s Notes: Good morning all! Hope your Easter weekend turned out well. This week’s question is from Karen: “With multiple projects and deadlines, how do writers manage their time to keep … Continue reading →

Quote of the Day: We all wear masks, and the time comes when we cannot remove them without removing some of our own skin.–Andre Berthiaume (Thanks to Marion for today’s quote!) Publisher’s Notes: Some final thoughts for the week from … Continue reading →

Quote of the Day: Thoughts fly and words go on foot. Therein lies all the drama of a writer.–Julien Green Publisher’s Notes: Today, Jeff on what inspires him:“The countless news stories, personal experiences and just random things I hear, see … Continue reading →

Quote of the Day: When I see a paragraph shrinking under my eyes like a strip of bacon in a skillet, I know I’m on the right track.–Peter DeVries Publisher’s Notes: Nothing new to report today. Have a great day!*SmiLes* … Continue reading →

Quote of the Day: I love the flowers of afterthought.–Bernard MalamudPublisher’s Notes: Good morning! The first response this week comes from Connie:“I just happen to know the answer to that question for me because I have just come out of … Continue reading →

Quote of the Day: Filling this empty space constitutes my identity.–Twyla TharpPublisher’s Notes: Good morning everyone, and happy St. Patrick’s Day! Hope your weekend went well.This week’s question recalls Thursday’s newsletter, touching upon inspiration:What inspires you?It could be on a … Continue reading →