Recent content by Paul Whybrow

"Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." Albert Einstein

A day of worry is more exhausting than a week of work. John Lubbock

When it comes to procrastination and overthinking, we have to overcome our self-doubt. Jay Shetty

“Plus, even if bad stuff is about to happen, worrying won’t save us. So if you get a strange sensation, choose not to fear it. It’s a tough choice since the anxiety won’t fall away immediately upon making the choice, but at least you won’t pour oil on the fire.” Geert Verschaeve

“Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy.” Dale Carnegie

Laughter is the closest distance between two people. Victor Borge

“Don't walk behind me; I may not lead. Don't walk in front of me; I may not follow. Just walk beside me and be my friend.” Albert Camus

‘Know myself?’ If I knew myself, I’d run away. Goethe

If a theme or idea is too near the surface, the novel becomes simply a tract illustrating an idea. Elizabeth Bowen

My writing process is chaos. I usually start with an overarching theme. Then I establish several story threads, but I don't outline. I just start writing and keep notes for what may come. It's an organic process that's usually pretty flexible. Lisa Lutz

My writing process often begins with a question. I write down ideas and let them stew for about a year. Then, when I sit down to write, I make a list of characters and try to see how they fit. Cynthia Voigt

Wherever my story takes me, however dark and difficult the theme, there is always some hope and redemption, not because readers like happy endings, but because I am an optimist at heart. I know the sun will rise in the morning, that there is a light at the end of every tunnel. Michael Morpurgo

You can relate to someone with a flaw. Kevin Macdonald

“Belief in yourself is more important than endless worries of what others think of you. Value yourself and others will value you. Validation is best that comes from within.” Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o

What's another word for Thesaurus? Steven Wright