“The landscape of childhood shapes us as it shapes the characters in our stories. You never forget the sacred places of your childhood.” CharacterStoriesForgetChildhoodShapesOur ChildrenSacredLandscapeYour ChildrenNever ForgetSacred Places Author:John Dufresne
“In revision, your imagination becomes deeply engaged with your material. It's when you come to know your characters and begin to perceive their motivations and values.” KnowsCharacterMotivationValuesImaginationMaterialsPerceiveEngagedRevision Author:John Dufresne
“You will feel discouraged; you will lose confidence in your abilities; you will be bored with the characters–and the only way to overcome these obstacles is to write your way through them. And writing always works.” WayFeelsWritingCharacterLosesAbilityOvercomingObstaclesBoredDiscouraged Author:John Dufresne
