Fiction Writers Episodes

“You can turn any story into a comic and it’s just a stone’s throw away from film.” - Morgan Quaid

“Let your nerd flag fly.” - J. Lynn Else

Listen to your inner voice.

“Be open to exploring and not overplanning.” - Carrie Carter

“Fear is one of the greatest barriers that we have.” – Shiva Kumar

“Humor is my drug of choice.” – Liz Alterman

“Diversify your ideas.” – Violet Lemay

“Life is too big for us to micromanage.” – Lisa Boucher

Dial into your passion and do it because it is worth it.

“Humility brings a miraculous life.” – Jeff Elkins

"Other people’s opinions of your work are not ultimately as important as your own opinion of your work." - Toni Ann Johnson

“Don’t fear the changes that life is going to bring. All of life is change.” – Pat Daily

“There are no new stories and sometimes that’s hard to hear. What is original and what is unique is your voice.” - Tracee Garner

Keep doing what you love to do.

“There’s just something missing when you realize you’re not doing everything that you’re meant to be doing.” – Wendy Fedan

“Do not let anyone at all tell you that you are not worthwhile” – Teri Brown

Don’t stop writing.

“Live your life leading with love.” – Kristina Rienzi

“If you don’t know your worth, the world will not value you.” - Rekha Mordani

“One of the greatest gifts that man was given was the ability to progress. And yet at the same time, it’s a double-edged sword.” - James Edward Webb

“Everything will always work out and it will be okay in the end if you just keep on working and keep on pursuing something you love.” - Sarah Humpherys

“People want to read about ordinary lives too because we read books to learn how to live.” - Linda Wisniewski

“Beta readers and editors are worth their weight in gold.” – Helen Starbuck

“I would rather die of thirst than drink from the cup of mediocrity.” – Becky Paroz