Natalie Goldberg Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“I consider writing practice a true Zen practice because it all comes back at you. You can't fool anyone because it's on the page.”

“When you bring the darkness to the table, it doesn't rule you or hurt other people, but when we keep it secret, it's dangerous.”

“Our job as writers is to listen, to come home to the four corners of the earth.”

“The correctness and quality of what you write do not matter; the act of writing does.”

“When you are present, the world is truly alive.”

“Talk when you talk, walk when you walk, and die when you die.”

“There's no such thing as a writer's block. If you're having trouble writing, well, pick up the pen and write. No matter what, keep that hand moving. Writing is really a physical activity.”

“When you write what you know, you stay in control. One of the first things I encourage my writing students to do is to lose control - say what they want to say, break structure.”

“Read books. They are good for us.”

“That's very nice if they want to publish you, but don't pay too much attention to it. It will toss you away. Just continue to write.”