Inspiring and encouraging quotes for writers.
“There is no more demanding task than writing. No matter how long one works at it, no matter how many words are produced, room for improvement will always remain. Herein lies the ultimate frustration of writing: herein also lies its bittersweet charm and challenge. It’s like chasing butterflies, each new batch prettier than the last.”
posted by Tricia Goyer at 3:08 PM
Tricia Goyer is the author of thirty books including Songbird Under a German Moon, The Swiss Courier, and the mommy memoir, Blue Like Play Dough. She won Historical Novel of the Year in 2005 and 2006 from ACFW, and was honored with the Writer of the Year award from Mt. Hermon Writer's Conference in 2003. Tricia's book Life Interrupted was a finalist for the Gold Medallion in 2005. In addition to her novels, Tricia writes non-fiction books and magazine articles for publications like MomSense and Thriving Family. Tricia is a regular speaker at conventions and conferences, and has been a workshop presenter at the MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) International Conventions. She and her family make their home in Little Rock, Arkansas where they are part of the ministry of FamilyLife.
2 Comments:
I can see why the chasing butterflies aspect of writing might seem frustrating. Oddly enough, for me it is one of the craft's major appeals. Only death will end my quest for excellence.
Chasing butterflies can get exhausting though . . . as one who is under deadline can contest!
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