Ask the Author: Benay Nordby
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Benay Nordby
The Full Ripened Grain, a Memoir of Healing and Hope, developed through personal essays I wrote about my family. I realized my story was unique, only I could write it. It took years to convince myself my essays could become a book. The advent of e-books and digital publishing made it happen.
Benay Nordby
I get inspired to write by developing a sense of urgency that time is passing too fast and I need to get my thoughts down. Now.
Benay Nordby
I am trying to be faithful to a weekly blog! Those weeks go by fast. What seems relevant one day can seem ho-hum the next.
Benay Nordby
Don't sequester yourself. Have a writing time planned, do it, then be with
the world and seek out friends. Go to writing conferences. You will learn so much about the publishing process--which is changing rapidly.
the world and seek out friends. Go to writing conferences. You will learn so much about the publishing process--which is changing rapidly.
Benay Nordby
The best part about being a writer is hearing from a reader who felt moved by something I wrote.
Benay Nordby
It's best to keep reading, watching the news and listening to music. They
are usually my muses. If you are a journalist, re-read your own writing.
are usually my muses. If you are a journalist, re-read your own writing.
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