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10 Inspirational writing quotes: In photos

Some days require a little extra motivation to fill a blank page with meaningful words. Other days require reassurance that you aren’t alone in the writing struggle. Finally, there are days when you just need to take a break and read a few quotes about writing to inspire you. So, allow yourself to take a break and enjoy these 10 inspirational writing quotes.

Stephen King — 'If you want to be a writer, you must do two things above all others: read a lot and write a lot.'“If you want to be a writer, you must do two things above all others: read a lot and write a lot.” -Stephen King

"The one ironclad rule is that I have to try. I have to walk into my writing room and pick up my pen every weekday morning." - Anne Tyler “The one ironclad rule is that I have to try. I have to walk into my writing room and puck up my pen every weekday morning.” -Anne Tyler

Neil Gaiman — 'This is how you do it: you sit down at the keyboard and you put one word after another until its done. It's that easy, and that hard.'“This is how you do it: You sit down at the keyboard and you put one word after another until its done. It’s that easy, and that hard.” -Neil Gaiman

The worst thing you write is better than the best thing you didn't write.“The worst thing you write is better than the best thing you didn’t write.” -Unknown

“But I am learning that perfection isn't what matters. In fact, it's the very thing that can destroy you if you let it.” ― Emily Giffin“But I am learning that perfection isn’t what matters. In fact, it’s the very thing that can destroy you if you let it.” -Emily Giffin

"The only writer to whom you should compare yourself is the writer you were yesterday" ― David B. Schlosser “The only writer to whom you should compare yourself is the writer you were yesterday.” -David Schlosser

"You can't think yourself out of a #writing block; you have to write yourself out of a thinking block" ― John Rogers“You can’t think yourself out of a writing block; you have to write yourself out of a thinking block.” -John Rogers

Don't be afraid to write crap because crap makes great fertilizer. -Jessica Brody“Don’t be afraid to write crap because crap makes great fertilizer.” -Jessica Brody

Louis L'Amour — 'Start writing, no matter what. The water does not flow until the faucet is turned on.'“Start writing, no matter what. The water does not flow until the faucet is turned on.” -Louis L’Amour

 “Just write every day of your life. Read intensely. Then see what happens. Most of my friends who are put on that diet have very pleasant careers.” ―Ray Bradbury “Just write every day of your life. Read intensely. Then see what happens. Most of my friends who are put on that diet have very pleasant careers.” -Ray Bradbury

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