The process of writing has always started for me when I put myself in a place where no one distracts me. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes distract place process
If I told you about all the stories I don't tell, I would be violating the very boundaries I set for myself. Joyce Maynard boundarysetstory Change image and share on social
A person who deserves my loyalty receives it. Joyce Maynard deserveloyaltyperson Change image and share on social
The painter who feels obligated to depict his subjects as uniformly beautiful or handsome and without flaws will fall short of making art. Joyce Maynard artbeautifuldepict Change image and share on social
For me as a person, friendships are incredibly important to me, but in writing, they can distract me. Aimee Bender distractfriendshipimportant Change image and share on social
Well, I actually wrote her a letter a couple of days ago congratulating her. The tone I tried to convey in the letter is, look, you are a part of a great American historical process. Bruce Babbitt agoamericancongratulate Change image and share on social
I don't think even when you find a person, you can be completely honest, ever. There's still pieces of you that you don't give away. I do believe you always need that place where it's just you, your thoughts, no one else's judgment or anything. Alicia Keys completelyfindgive share on social