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December 5, 2015 1 Comment

Writing Quotes: E. B. White on forgoing distractions

E. B. White knows how writers struggle with distractions, both great and small, as we seek to write, to create.

My friend, I urge you to pin this, print this, tweet this…to remind you to live this. Forgo the distractions and go about the business of writing.

creation is in part merely the business of forgoing the great and small distractions.— E. B. White | forgoing distractions - Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach

“[C]reation is in part merely the business of forgoing the great and small distractions.”

— E. B. White

Source: White, E. B. “Here Is New York.” Essays of E.B. White. New York: Harper & Row, 1977. N. pag. Print.

Related Reading:

  • E. B. White’s “Here Is New York” is available to read online
  • Yes, You Can Maximize Distraction-Free Writing
  • Write in the Middle of Chaos
  • Write in the Middle of Everyday Distractions (7 Strategies for Getting Back on Track)

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Book Discussion – The Art of Memoir

The Art of Memoir by Mary Karr - Book DiscussionDo you read or write memoir? If so, you’ll enjoy the book discussion of Mary Karr’s recent release The Art of Memoir. I’m posting a new set of questions on Tuesdays.

Join the conversation Tuesdays at my Facebook page:

  • Preface
  • Chapters 1-3
  • Chapters 4-6
  • Chapters 7-9
  • Chapters 10-12
  • Chapters 13-15

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