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My Favourite Writing Quotes

Janet Camilleri · 05/02/2016 ·

One of my hobbies is collecting quotes that inspire or really resonate with me (yes, I’m a word nerd 😉 ).

As a writer, I have found other writers have captured my own feelings and experiences so beautifully, that I often re-read them and find myself inspired all over again.

So without further ado, here are some of my favourite writing quotes – I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.

My Favourite Writing Quotes

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I have my own version of this gem from Agatha Christie: replace the word “book” with “blog post”, and “dishes” with “driving / lying in bed / in the shower” (well you get the idea!)

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I breathe; therefore I write. From stories and letters to penpals when I was a girl, to magazine articles, two non-fiction books, and now this blog and content for dozens of websites and social media accounts …

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I can’t imagine stopping writing. Seems I always have something to say! And rather than talk everybody’s ears off, I write 😉 . And I am so grateful to every single one of you that stops by to read my ramblings …

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So if you ever find yourself quoting a sentence or a post of mine, do let me know – it would make my day!

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I used to worry that if I worked from home, I would go stir crazy without any colleagues for company. Instead, I find I am so consumed by my writing work that I am glad I don’t have to be disturbed! As for the savage part … well you would just have to ask the kidults and the hubster if I get grumpy when interrupted 😉 .

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While I feel very strongly that I was born to write, unlike Gloria, I almost feel guilty for loving it so much (and being able to charge people for it!).

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When that internal critic starts up, I always remind myself that as long as I get something on the page, I have achieved. At least when I come back to it another time, I will have something to work with. And usually I discover that actually, it ain’t half bad!

Do you have any favourite writing quotes? Please share them in the comments below!

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  1. Tonia Zemek says

    05/02/2016 at 9:04 am

    Great quotes! I’d not come across most of these before now – thanks for sharing them here. You’re right, such great inspiration. Meanwhile, hope you’re enjoying your time in Melbourne. x

    • Janet Camilleri says

      06/02/2016 at 11:51 am

      Thanks Tonia! It was a brilliant trip and I was so thrilled to be invited by Princess Cruises; I love cruising! Just wish I could have stayed on board … 😉

  2. Liz Posmyk says

    05/02/2016 at 7:03 pm

    I love the quote from Judy Blume… very appropriate for me. Lovely to meet you today xx

    • Janet Camilleri says

      06/02/2016 at 11:53 am

      Yes, so many stories inside us, regardless of whether we write fiction, non-fiction, blog posts or magazine articles … really enjoyed your company on our tour of the #goldenprincess … and thank you for taking photos for me!!!

  3. Joann Keder says

    07/02/2016 at 9:38 am

    “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” Maya Angelou

    • Janet Camilleri says

      07/02/2016 at 10:11 am

      So very very true x

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Janet Camilleri is an Australian bloggerHi - I'm Janet Camilleri aka the Middle Aged Mama; crazy cat lady, award-winning business woman, and mother of two grown children. I might be a middle aged woman, but that doesn't mean I've lost all interest in looking stylish! I love chocolate, chick lit, cruising holidays and the husbear - and not necessarily in that order wink. I live in Brisbane, Australia, and I'm learning how to fashion a new life now that we have an empty nest - did somebody say "travel"?!

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