“We are writers. We danced with words, as children, in what became familiar patterns. The words became our friends and our companions, and without even saying it aloud, a thought danced with them: I can do this. This is who I am.” WritingChildrenI CanCan DoPatternsWho I AmFamiliarCompanionI Can Do This Author:Anna Quindlen
“I do think that the abiding mystery of my origins has definitely had a profound effect upon my writing. There is that thing in the back of my mind where I think I don't really know who I am. And it may make it a little easier to shift around in my narrative voice.” ThinkingKnowsWritingMindMayLittlesVoiceMysteryEffectsEasierProfoundWho I AmNarrativeAbidingOf My MindNarrative Voice Author:Gillian Welch