Music inspires me and puts me in the right mood, but to actually listen to it when I write - I find it gets in the way. Dani Shapiro findinspirelisten Change image and share on social
It's essential to have sacred time for writing. All successful authors have some daily commitment to keep on-track and moving forward. Dani Shapiro authorcommitmentdaily Change image and share on social
With each book you write you have to learn how to write that book - so every time, you have to start all over again. Dani Shapiro booklearnstart Change image and share on social
We secretly believe that if only we achieve some elusive goal - fitting into a pair of skinny jeans, or redoing our kitchen or getting that promotion - that it will make us happy. But the pain of our insecurity is hidden in all that racing around. Dani Shapiro achieveelusivefit share on social
My desk is covered with talismans: pieces of rose quartz, wishing stones from a favorite beach. Dani Shapiro beachcoverdesk Change image and share on social
How do we live the writer's life? There's only one simple answer: 'we write.' Dani Shapiro answerlifelive Change image and share on social
My dad died when I was 23. His death was sudden and shocking - the result of a car crash - and I never got to say goodbye. Dani Shapiro carcrashdad Change image and share on social
My parents made the decision never to focus on my looks, and I had no sense of myself as beautiful. Dani Shapiro beautifuldecisionfocus Change image and share on social
Our pain is a part of who we authentically are. Dani Shapiro authenticallypainpart Change image and share on social
Success is so fleeting; even if you get a good book deal, or your book is a huge success, there's always the fear: 'What about the next one?' Dani Shapiro bookdealfear Change image and share on social
