Harper Lee would have been 91 today. Seems a good day to share another quote by her: You never really understand a person until you consider things from his …
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365 Great Quotes for Women
Again, the amazing Nora Ephron, this one from "When Harry Met Sally": When I buy a new book, I always read the last page first, that way in case I die before I …
The Loft in Mineappolis, avec Devis
If you don't know The Loft, it's an amazing resource for writers in Minneapolis. It was founded by my agent, Marly Rusoff, more than four decades ago in the …
Isabel Allende on Writing
Today's quote, just because I like it: Writing is a process, a journey into memory and the soul." - Isabel Allende …
23 Tips from Aaron Sorkin’s Screenwriting Master Class
I recently participated in Aaron Sorkin's online screenwriting master class, which I highly recommend for any story writer -- it is more about story than about …
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7 Bits of Irish Wisdom
Happy St. Patty's Day! In honor of my Irish roots and in keeping with the Quotes by Women year I have going on, here are a few bits of wisdom from Irish …
Christina Baker Kline on Persevering
I had the loveliest lunch yesterday, a gathering of nine fabulous female authors hosted by Ayelet Waldman in honor of Christina Baker Kline, who is in town …
Ayelet Waldman on Talented Women
I'm looking forward to lunch today with some terrific authors in honor of Christina Baker Kline being in town. So today's quote is a shout-out to Ayelet …
A Little Paris Bookstore
Horton Foote, American author, playwright and screenwriter, was born 101 years ago today ... but of course he is not female. Today's quote comes from Sylvia …
Anna Quindlen on Books
Today's quote, from the amazing Anna Quindlen: Books are the plane, and the train, and the road. They are the destination, and the journey. They are home.” - …