Getting writerly inspiration where I can...

This week, it's from watching the documentary: White Stripes Under Northern Lights

"Deadlines and things make you creative, but opportunity and telling yourself 'oh, all time in the world'...that just kills creativity."

"Book only 4-5 days in the studio and force yourself to record an album [or write a book (Ophelia London insert)] in that time."

~Jack White

writing inspiration - chick lit

From: When In Rome, by Gemma Townley

"I love television. I mean, I do other things, it's not like I just sit on my own and watch TV all day long, but there's really nothing better than curling up on the sofa with a good take-away and "Friends" or "Cheers" or something."

A is for Audrey

"I have to be alone very often. I'd be quite happy if I spent from Saturday night until Monday morning alone in my apartment. That's how I refuel." 

-Audrey Hepburn

Audrey just gets it, doesn't she? Those of you who are in the know about my (shhhh, it's secret!) "People Free Weekend" understand the oooober-deep connection I feel with sweet Audrey because of this quote.

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a little Hollywood glam for an ordinary Wednesday

"I never go outside unless I look like Joan Crawford the movie star. If you want to see the girl next door, then go next door." - Joan Crawford    

(via: joancrawfordbest)

(via: BrowseTheStacks)

 

"To My Wife"

Currently, I'm at the "relationshippy" part of my WIP. When I came across this quote, I thought it was something my hero would say. And something I'd like to hear from my future hero. And (in the mean time), something I'd like to share with you.

 

"I WON’T . . .

come riding on a White Horse, with a waffle maker, “tickets to the that thing you like” and a bouquet of roses. However, I don’t expect you to be waiting at the door when I get home cooking dinner while holding my dry cleaning and crap."

(via: TO MY WIFE blog)

Because sometimes we need to just chill

"I don't understand people who like to work and talk about it like it was some sort of duty. Doing nothing feels like floating on warm water to me. Delightful, perfect." 

Ava Gardner

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writerly thoughts

"Writing is the only thing that, when I do it, I don't feel I should be doing something else."

--Gloria Steinem

  

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happy weekend

Promise me this. That you will do one of these this weekend. Oh, and be sure to make your two days off some of the greatest! 

(via: here)

  I will, too. Promise.

type of girl

{via: weheartit.}

“She’s not the type of girl to wait by the phone, she won’t cry, she knows it’ll get her nowhere, she’ll laugh a lot and often, and she will live her own life. She would like you to be a part of it, but she will do just fine without you.” 

-via: i am blessed.