The Right to Write: An Invitation and Initiation into the Writing Life
I think it’s anticipation. I think it’s savoring.
Julia Cameron • The Right to Write: An Invitation and Initiation into the Writing Life
If we let ourselves notice, writing feels collaborative.
Julia Cameron • The Right to Write: An Invitation and Initiation into the Writing Life
have learned that as far as writing goes, my logic brain is for second drafts.
Julia Cameron • The Right to Write: An Invitation and Initiation into the Writing Life
Don’t people realize that fame is no talisman against human pain?
Julia Cameron • The Right to Write: An Invitation and Initiation into the Writing Life
One of the biggest myths around writing is that in order to do it we must have great swathes of uninterrupted time.
Julia Cameron • The Right to Write: An Invitation and Initiation into the Writing Life
a spiritual dowry that gives us the keys to the kingdom.
Julia Cameron • The Right to Write: An Invitation and Initiation into the Writing Life
Writing—and this is the big secret—wants to be written.
Julia Cameron • The Right to Write: An Invitation and Initiation into the Writing Life
One thing I know about writing is that you do not have to be in the mood to do it.
Julia Cameron • The Right to Write: An Invitation and Initiation into the Writing Life
Writing goes much better when we don’t work at it so much. When we give ourselves permission to just hang out on the page. For me, writing is like a good pair of pajamas—comfortable.