A collection of quotes, insights, and advice from writers, unfiltered, in their own words.
As the following quotes show us, bravery can be a gift to ourselves, a bold new step forward, and a form of healing. It can be a way to honor ourselves and live our truth… to reconnect with the magic of life and celebrate the gift we hold within.
“My writing comes from my heart, and I now realize that I have not fully believed in myself or my gift. In fact, I have even been a little afraid of it. The gift I give myself today is acceptance. I AM a writer.”
~Lisa Wagoner, a writer and blogger who desires to share her life experiences and her writing to inspire, encourage and help others as they seek healing, meaning, and purpose in their own lives.
“I need not fear to put my thoughts, feelings and lived experience on paper. I need to learn to honour and nurture my writer-self, as I have an interesting story to express and share with the wider world.”
~Yolanda Fernandes, a writer from England who is embracing her newfound courage on her journey to write her first book.
“So far, I have hesitated to voice deep, inner convictions about injustice, inequality, and abuse. I lack courage. Today I feel empowered and braver. I have more stories to tell, poems to share, plays to produce. I have adopted a humorous approach until now, but I feel the call to plunge into deeper waters and know the exhilaration of that journey. As my five-year-old grandson says, “Just do it, Grandma!” He urges me not to hold back. Fly with the wind, ride its peaks and valleys, savour the thrilling adventure!”
~Arlene Fuhr, currently in the process of producing and directing a three-act play that she has written.
“The writer within me has much to give to enrich the lives of others. I must find the courage to forge a new path with open eyes, open mind, and open heart, bringing rich, dazzling color back into my black and white existence.”
~Deborah Rumberger, a writer from the Western United States working on finding the courage to share her writing with others.
“I don’t know if I’ll ever fully believe in myself or my abilities no matter how many times I hear praise from others. Perhaps I need to accept that and just step forward anyway. Throw caution to the wind and reclaim that voice deep within that longs to sing.”
~Philip Shelton, a writer from North Carolina who, after publishing three books, suffered a deep loss, was gripped with writer’s block, and is now finding his way back.
“I think it’s important to be brave and to trust the grace and kindness of others. And to let go of fear and any sense of inadequacy. Our potential ultimately means little when fear and a sense of inadequacy take over and block out any productivity and possibility.”
~Rev. Kirsten Laderach, a writer and pastor currently living in Northern Virginia after spending a number of years in Madagascar.
“Live your truth as a writer. Be bold. Be brave. Be proud.”
~Karen Young, a writer from Melbourne, Australia currently writing her first novel, which she’s absolutely loving.
I hope you are moved and inspired by these quotes, and that you find support within these words to hold onto as you step forward on your writing journey.