Writing theory? It’s not for writers, said William Faulkner QUOTES FOR WRITERS (and people who like quotes)
Let the writer take up surgery or bricklaying if he is interested in technique. There is no mechanical way to get the writing done, no shortcut. The young writer would be a fool to follow a theory. Teach yourself by your own mistakes; people learn only by error. The good artist believes that nobody is good enough to give him advice. He has supreme vanity. No matter how much he admires the old writer, he wants to beat him.
William Faulkner
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Reblogged this on mira prabhu and commented:
Technique comes from a clever mind…authentic expression from the heart…melding the two is good…here’s what William Faulkner has to say – thank you, Bridget Whelan!
Exactly how I feel – glad you like it too.
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Thanks for reblogging.
I absolutely love this! It is so true!
Theory is for those who study writing, not for those who write!
Sigh. Isn’t this the truth! 🙂
Especially the bit about mistakes….
Yes. As in all learning. *sigh*