That's not all that needs to be snipped.

Yep, that's right, Adele. Everyone on this site should read The Artist's Way!

Cath

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Haha, I like that: <snip> Never seen that on here before!

The Artist's Way is good -I still have my copy, though one corner was chewed off by our dog when he was a puppy!

But even more, I recommend Becoming a Writer, by Dorothea Brande. She was the first to write about the inner artist - way back in the 1930's, and hers is specifically for writers. In fact, she's the one who first inspired me to write seriosuly, who gave me not only the faith, but the techniques to bring those stories out.

I've never read either of those books, but The Artist's Way sounds fascinating. I'll have to check it out.

Here are some thought provoking quotes on failure:

Thomas Alva Edison:
I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.

Robert F. Kennedy:
Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly.

"My imperfections and failures are as much a blessing from God as my successes and my talents and I lay them both at his feet."
Mahatma Gandhi