“Censorship is the tool of those who have the need to hide actualities from themselves and from others. Their fear is only their inability to face what is real, and I can't vent any anger against them. I only feel this appalling sadness. Somewhere, in their upbringing, they were shielded against the total facts of our existence. They were only taught to look one way when many ways exist.”
This book delves into the intricacies of writing, providing a mix of personal anecdotes and professional guidance. It covers various aspects of the writing process, from crafting compelling characters and structuring narratives to the importance of editing and revising. The author shares their own journey as a writer, offering readers a unique perspective on the challenges and rewards of the craft. more
Charles Bukowski, born on August 16, 1920, was an influential American poet. Known for his unique style and profound depiction of the lives of the underclass in America, he is considered one of the representatives of the Beat Generation. more
“Briony began to understand the chasm that lay between an idea and its execution.”
“There is nothing so patient, in this world or any other, as a virus searching for a host.”
“When the sun has set, no candle can replace it.”
“A person's rightful due is to be treated as an object of love, not as an object for use.”
“There is nothing alive more agonized than man / of all that breathe and crawl across the earth.”