Do you have a quote that examines you writing? That explains the why for and what not of your prose?
Very interesting topic! I never thought of it, but three quotes came to mind, and that says something about me methinks ;-)
The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheaply, we esteem too lightly; 'tis dearness only that gives everything its value. - Thomas Paine
He who sacrifices freedom for security deserves neither. - Paraphrased Ben Franklin
For we walk by faith, not by sight - 2 Cor. 5:7
The first one for reminding me that while I like it when writing and publication comes easy, the opposite has its rewards--and purpose--too.
The second one because I must have the freedom to write what I want. If I have internal or external censors or a idealized "everyone" to please, I will fail. More than once, I've tried to write something that I thought a commercial publishing house would want, but every time I tried I got writer's block very bad. So, I have to write what I want to write, and afterwards I can decide what I should do with it, even if that means I can't do anything with it.
The last quote is one my favorites in many ways, but I write and pursue a path of self-publication with the intention of making a living. That requires first and foremost faith. If you don't strongly believe you can do it, you will fail. You have to have more than hope, you have to believe the ability is in you. And if I fail, at least it won't be because of my lack of faith in myself.
Jodi
