For the first day of fall, from Nora Ephron: Don't you love New York in the fall? It makes me want to buy school supplies. I would send you a bouquet of newly …
25 Great Quotes on Writing and Life
Continuing to play catch up on my year of quotes by women, another 25. These are all from women writers I have the privilege to have met! From Ann Patchett's …
Nora Ephron on Reading
A great one from Nora Ephron, on the occasion of her birthday: Reading is everything. Reading makes me feel like I've accomplished something, learned something, …
Nora Ephron on Craziness and Sanity
If you've heard me speak, you might know this is one of my favorite quotes: Insane people are always sure that they are fine. It is only the sane people who are …
25 Quotes by Women Writers
Well, it's been a tough couple months and I've fallen behind miserably on my 365 quotes by women year. But I don't want to throw in the towel, so here you go …
Remembering Harper Lee, on Her Birthday
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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