Blogspiration #1 – Writers
20 February, 2012
Blogspiration is a weekly meme hosted by GrowingUp YA & Saz101. This meme was created to help spark inspiration among bloggers, readers and writers alike. An inspirational quote/picture/video is posted weekly, on the day of the authors choosing, so that it may inspire creativity, conversation & just a little SOMETHING.
So, this is my first week participating in this, I don’t often run across things online that really affects me, because, well, trawling the internet isn’t something I always have time for but I’m going to try and get involved in this, if not weekly then at LEAST monthly.
This week I have a quote that I actually saw a while back that I really liked and wanted to share with you guys. It resonates with me quite a bit because it is so true of me. I believe, as well, it can be said of readers as well. -nods-
“The first thing that distinguishes a writer is that he is most alive when alone.”
– Martin Amis
When alone, our imaginations are given a chance to come alive and it is there when our most animated souls come to light. I know this is true of me, is it true of other writers out there? Or are you more alive surrounded by people?
10 Comments
Katie
Love this quote and I know what you mean I find it hard to fall asleep sometimes from the crazy things running through my head(; Thanks for sharing
Daydreaming_Star
Hehe. At night is when the mind comes alive :D
It’s why I’ve gotten used to falling asleep with the TV on, that way my own imagination is toned down slightly!! hehe
Thanks for commenting Katie!
Sarah (saz101)
oh my goodness. I LOVE this one, and you’re so. SO. right about imagination! Sometimes you need stillness and quiet.
“When alone, our imaginations are given a chance to come alive and it is there when our most animated souls come to light.”
Sammie, I LOVE this! ♥♥♥
Daydreaming_Star
Ahhh, you need to stop being so awesome.
No… seriously… STOP IT… you’re overwhelming me! :D <3 <3 <3
Sarah (saz101)
Mwahaha! Try and make me >:D
I LOVED it. Pure poetry ♥
Melissa
This is a great quote. I know for me, it’s definitely true. When I write I need to be alone just because I need stillness and quiet, and I can think things through better. (Also known as talking to myself without judgement, lol)
Daydreaming_Star
Haha, it’s always fun to talk to yourself :D
I usually end up scolding myself. “Jeez Faye, why would you do that, huh?”
*cough*
I mean… I’M NORMAL.
Heather M Bryant
I can’t write unless I’m alone. And the thing is when I’m alone, I don’t even realise it. My characters keep me company.
Daydreaming_Star
Awwwh <3
YES!
This is just so…. <3
Truth in that, yes yes! :D
Kristin Feliz
WOW!! That’s so great and SOOOOOO TRUE! Not that I don’t appreciate company, It’s just creatively liberating to get away and from everything and just write. I get into a zone! Thanks for sharing :D