“My advice for aspiring writers is threefold.First, read as much as possible, both within and outside the genre you arem working in. By reading you hone your internal ear for style. Second, write. Everything comes down to it; unless you write, you are not a writer. Third, submit your work. But - stop chasing every seductive new market out there, and stop trying to write for the tastes of specific established professional markets and editors. That way lies mediocrity and eventual dissolution of your true voice, no matter how embryonic or pronounced it may be now.” WayWritingTryingFirstsMayMatterLyingReadingVoiceAdviceStyleTasteEarsThirdsGenreInternalsEditorsMediocritySubmitChasingSeductiveStop TryingDissolutionAspiring Writers Author:Vera Nazarian
“The only way to help your unique literary voice grow and eventually sing like a glorious creature of wonder is to write what you excites you into a creative passion and brings you pure unadulterated joy.” WayWritingHelpingJoyPassionGrowsVoiceWonderCreativePureCreaturesUniqueGloriousCreative Passion Author:Vera Nazarian
“Ivanka Trump should probably run for office one day.” ShouldRunningTrumpOne DayOffice Author:Chrissy Teigen
“No election is ever just about one issue, but I care a lot about women's rights and making sure parents have what they need to raise healthy kids. I always have cared, but having just had a child, I know how serious it is to be a mother.” KnowsNeedsChildrenCareKidsMotherParentKnow HowIssuesRightsSeriousHealthyRaisesElectionWomens RightsI CareHealthy Kids Author:Chrissy Teigen
“[Motherhood] is an incredibly huge challenge. You need support. You need resources. You need access to childcare and good safe schools.” NeedsSchoolChallengesSupportHugeSafeResourcesMotherhoodAccessSupport YouChildcare Author:Chrissy Teigen
“Some parents struggle to put food on the table. And plenty of women aren't getting the pay they deserve. While I don't expect the government to solve all these problems, I do want leaders who care about these things and do what they can to help.” WantHelpingProblemGovernmentCareParentPayLeaderStruggleDeserveTablesSolvePlentyWho Cares Author:Chrissy Teigen
“We also need to make sure women can be in charge of their reproductive health. We can't defund places like Planned Parenthood, where women can go for all kinds of healthcare services. While reproductive rights span much further than the pro-life/pro-choice debate, Donald Trump has actually said he wants to "punish" women for having abortions. And Mike Pence is quite possibly the most anti-choice vice presidential candidate in history.” WantNeedsKindSaidChoicesRightsTrumpVicesDebateAll KindsPresidentialCandidatesAbortionParenthoodHealthcareMikeVice PresidentPro LifePresidential CandidatePlanned ParenthoodReproductive RightsReproductive Health Author:Chrissy Teigen
“Conservatives say a lot about wanting the government stay out of our lives and businesses. We need to make sure the government stays out of our uteruses.” NeedsGovernmentOur LivesUterus Author:Chrissy Teigen
“I love that Hillary [Clinton] actually cares enough about the issues to study them and listen to people who are affected by them. She's gotta be one of the most knowledgeable and qualified people to ever run for president.” PeopleEnoughCareRunningPresidentStudyIssuesClintonAffectedQualifiedKnowledgeable Author:Chrissy Teigen
“[Hillary Clinton] has been a woman in the public eye for decades now. She's been insulted, demeaned, and attacked for all this time, and she still wants to lead this country - and fight for the things she believes in. Not only do we agree on the issues, but I really think she's the right person to get things done.” ThinkingWantBelievePersonsHas BeensStillsCountryDoneEyeFightingIssuesAgreeClintonDecadesThings DoneRight PersonInsultedPublic Eye Author:Chrissy Teigen