“Write the weird thing no one understands. If you have the vision for it, build it, write it, make it happen. It was given to you for a reason.” -Deborah D.E.E.P. Mouton
“At the end of the day, I’m not writing to be published. I’m writing because it’s my art—a sacred ritual that helps me process and synthesize the world, and occasionally even enjoy myself.” -Sara Kocek
“[W]e all know that the hardest part is actually beginning. Once we are in it, we do have more control than we think.” -Diane Zinna
“Don’t let anyone tell you that what makes you different is a weakness–instead make it your strength.” -Grace Loh Prasad
“A good rough draft is only meant to help you find the story so you can begin the real writing in revisions. ” -John Pipkin
“I started writing when I was a kid, mostly because I loved books. But it took many years of dabbling with short stories before I decided to devote myself to writing, which meant taking the time, making the space, and learning the tools to tackle every form.” -Sherri L. Smith
“As a life-long practice for me, writing will always have crests and valleys, especially if you are looking to grow your craft, expand your capability for language, and embark on new challenges with every project.” —Reyes Ramirez
“I write because it helps me find my meaning in the world.” —Charlotte Gullick
“Writing a good character is a bit like falling in love because you have to get to know them.” – Sherri L. Smith
“After this class, you’ll have a tool box of marketing and publicity skills that you can use throughout your career. These tools are applicable across genres, and are important to have at your disposal whether you’re working with a large publishing team or publishing as an indie author: they’ll help you become adept, empowered, and ready to adapt your marketing and publicity approach to any new publishing project.” -Katharine Duckett
