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!

Comments

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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