Heather Voyles, Writer

I have abandoned all responsibilities to get back to the River Pretty Writer’s Retreat for the weekend. I’ve been in a slump for a few weeks with my writing, but I’m hoping this will give me the focus I need to get back into it. This is the view from my room. 😊

Today I’m trusting the process, even when I can’t see the ending yet.

Stories change people. That’s why I keep writing.

Writing tip: permission to write badly is permission to write freely.

If you’re struggling with your story, don’t quit—pause, then continue.

Behind every finished book is a writer who almost gave up.

I don’t write because it’s easy. I write because I can’t not write.

Writers: what time of day do you do your best writing? Mine is often late at night, but I do suffer for it in the morning…

One day, someone will read your words and feel less alone.

Today’s writing mood: deleting sentences I loved for the sake of the story.

Writing is rewriting—and that’s where the real magic happens.