On Being a Writer: Stephanie Meyer

I won't be home most of today so thought I'd post this. I particularly love what she says in minute three of this video!

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Tabitha Bird said…
"Real writers write regardless of who will read them." Yep! And that is why there will always be story tellers out there. :)
July 9, 2010 at 4:54 AM
Diane said…
She is actually more relatable than I thought she'd be. Had only heard bad press on her. She seems very humble an gracious. :O)
July 9, 2010 at 7:07 AM
Wendy Paine Miller said…
I like how she instructs us to forget the audience. I think that's wise.

I also agree that a true writer is someone who writes whether or not anyone else is going to read it.
~ Wendy
July 9, 2010 at 7:32 AM
Glynis Peters said…
I enjoyed her chat. I liked that she expressed her feeling, that writing for yourself is the most important thing. I feel that way.
July 9, 2010 at 9:21 AM
kathy taylor said…
Thank you for posting this, Jessica. Her approach is quite refreshing.
July 9, 2010 at 9:52 AM
Jill Kemerer said…
Very interesting. Thanks for sharing this!
July 9, 2010 at 11:07 AM
Janna Leadbetter said…
So what IS it you're doing today? You're gone all day AND it's hope-filled? ;) Thinking good thoughts.

I'm glad you pointed out to listen at minute 3. I liked it, too. And it's timely, because just yesterday and today (after an epiphany I had), I've been thinking of my book this is just like I'd want to read. This is it.

Love that.
July 9, 2010 at 9:11 PM
Angie Muresan said…
What she says is so true. Hope you have a beautiful weekend!
July 10, 2010 at 12:44 AM
Jessica Nelson said…
I thought she seemed very sweet in this video too. :-)

Janna, I wrote this before my day arrived, and my plans changed. I still had to go out but I got home sooner than expected! :-) The hope-filled part came when I checked my e-mail and had a full request. *grin*
July 10, 2010 at 9:04 AM
Mary Curry said…
Congrats on the request, Jessica!!!!! I'd say definitely hope-fulfilled.

Good luck with it.

I enjoyed the video.
July 10, 2010 at 3:37 PM
Julie Dao said…
Thanks for posting this, Jessica! I'm not a Twilight fan but I really respect Stephenie Meyer for telling the story she wanted to tell. Her journey is very inspiring and a good reminder to keep writing.
July 11, 2010 at 10:35 AM
Jeanette Levellie said…
Wow, thanks for sharing this; I needed to hear about the man who published his first/ninth book, and to just have fun tntertaining yourself. If it stops being fun, there's no point in going on.

Have a great day!
Jen
July 11, 2010 at 2:07 PM
Deb Shucka said…
Hmm. I liked her, and I wasn't expecting to. Thank you for one more reminder that the most important thing is to listen to our hearts, regardless of the outcome.
July 11, 2010 at 3:39 PM
patti said…
Hmmm. Interesting.

Patti
July 11, 2010 at 10:02 PM
Jolene Perry said…
I keep apologizing to my husband for sitting next to him with my laptop after the kids go to bed and he keeps telling me - if you're enjoying it that much, keep doing it.
Thanks for the post.
July 12, 2010 at 12:50 PM
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