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10 MORE inspirational writing quotes [In photos]

Are you in need of a little motivation to jump-start the writing process? Or how about a break from writing to get you re-inspired? Sometimes all it takes to get the words flowing are a few minutes to read inspiring quotes, a fresh brewed cup of coffee, and time to relax. So, enjoy these quotes and happy writing!

“Almost all good writing begins with terrible first efforts. You need to start somewhere.” –Anne LamottAlmost all good writing begins with terrible first efforts. You need to start somewhere. –Anne Lamott

You might not write well every day, but you can always edit a bad page. You can’t edit a blank page. –Jodi PicoultYou might not write well every day, but you can always edit a bad page. You can’t edit a blank page. –Jodi Picoult

It doesn’t matter if you try and try and try again, and fail. It does matter if you try and fail, and fail to try again.” –Charles F. KetteringIt doesn’t matter if you try and try and try again, and fail. It does matter if you try and fail, and fail to try again. –Charles F. Kettering

“Write every day even if it is just a paragraph.” –Michael ConnellyWrite every day even if it is just a paragraph. –Michael Connelly

“If it is possible to cut a word out, always cut it out.” –George OrwellIf it is possible to cut a word out, always cut it out. –George Orwell

Rejected pieces aren’t failures; unwritten pieces are.” –Greg Daugherty Rejected pieces aren’t failures; unwritten pieces are. –Greg Daugherty

The best thing about writing is the reader. –Girish Kohli The best thing about writing is the reader. –Girish Kohli

Write until it becomes as natural as breathing. Write until not writing makes you anxious. Write until it becomes as natural as breathing. Write until not writing makes you anxious.

The best way to learn about writing is to study the work of other writers you admire. –Jeffery DeaverThe best way to learn about writing is to study the work of other writers you admire. –Jeffery Deaver

Tell the negative committee that meets inside your head to sit down and shut up. –Ann BradfordTell the negative committee that meets inside your head to sit down and shut up. –Ann Bradford

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