Tag Archives: Mary Oliver

Inspiring Words

As we launch into our writing today, here are some words of wisdom from established writers to embolden us and give our words wings: “Don’t be satisfied with stories, how things have gone with others. Unfold your own myth.” “Let … Continue reading

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Dream More

A cornucopia of writerly wisdom to inspire an guide us today: “If a little dreaming is dangerous, the cure for it is not to dream less but to dream more, to dream all the time.”   Marcel Proust “While writing, the … Continue reading

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Writerly Advice

A gathering of writerly advice to speed us on our way today:” “A good story is one that ends with the acquisition of knowledge.”   Toni Morrison “It’s none of their business that you have to learn to write. Let them … Continue reading

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Wise Words

Rich reflections to spark our creativity today — all with a touch of nature: “Behold this day for it is yours to make.” Black Elk “Keep your face to the sunshine.” Paul B. Armstrong “Whoever you are…the world offers itself … Continue reading

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Something Wonderful

When I read this to my poetry group, everyone loved it. So I wanted to share it with you: Breakage by Mary Oliver I go down to the edge of the sea. How everything shines in the morning light! The … Continue reading

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Instant Inspiration

As we head into fall and shift our writing projects into gear, here are some words of wisdom from established writers to embolden us and give our words wings: “Don’t be satisfied with stories, how things have gone with others. … Continue reading

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Water Lapping

“Why would we write if we’d already heard what we want to hear?” James Richardson There is something so lovely about being read to, isn’t there? As tiny babes, this is one of the ways we enter the magical land … Continue reading

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