I'm a very organised and rational and linear thinker, and you have to stop all that to write a novel. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes linear organise rational
If you get stuck, get away from your desk. Take a walk, take a bath, go to sleep, make a pie, draw, listen to music, meditate, exercise; whatever you do, don't just stick there scowling at the problem. But don't make telephone calls or go to a party; if you do, other people's words will pour in where your lost words should be. Hilary Mantel bathcalldesk share on social
But an experienced reader is also a self-aware and critical reader. I can't remember ever reading a story without judging it. Hilary Mantel awarecriticalexperience Change image and share on social
Sometimes people ask, 'Does writing make you happy?' But I think that's beside the point. It makes you agitated, and continually in a state where you're off balance. You seldom feel serene or settled. Hilary Mantel agitatebalancecontinually Change image and share on social
The 'Station to Station' film is a fast-moving journey through the modern creative landscape. It's a kaleidoscope of voices and impressions rather than a standard linear film. Doug Aitken creativefastfilm Change image and share on social
If I could change the science system, my prescription for changing the whole thing would be organising it around big goals and building teams to do it. Craig Venter bigbuildchange Change image and share on social
Boston is an oasis in the desert, a place where the larger proportion of people are loving, rational and happy. Julia Ward Howe bostondeserthappy Change image and share on social