Aug 31
10 Places for Writers to Put Their Favorite Quotes
Posted by kathrynv at 7:15 am in quotations, writer's life
Almost all writers are in love with quotes. Some of us are drawn to the most famous quotes that always crop up in literary circles. Others of us like to find our own top quotes every time that we read. We share them with other writers in our blogs, letters, emails and social media accounts. But, most importantly, many of us post them where we can see them on a regular basis.
Why Post Quotes
There are many great reasons to post quotes. For example:
- Quotes inspire our lives.
- Quotes inspire our writing.
- Quotes help remind us of our goals.
- Quotes celebrate the hard work of other authors.
- Quotes celebrate what we love – WORDS.
Where to Post Quotes
Ten top spots for writers to post their favorite quotes are:
- In the front pages of your journal. This is a favorite place for me.
- Inside of your favorite books. Write them on bookmark size pieces of paper and you have inspiring, creative bookmarks. Keep blank ones and you can add quotes from books as you read them.
- On desks and laptop stands. This is where you probably do most of your writing.
- On your laptop or laptop sleeve. Adhere them to the outside of your laptop or the sleeve you carry it in.
- On your computer as wallpaper or screensaver.
- As artwork on your walls. I enjoy making collage art and adding my top favorite quotes to it. Then I hang the art around the house.
- Inside of a dresser drawer. Choose a drawer you use daily such as your sock drawer. Read the quotes each day to inspire you.
- In a purse or wallet. Preferably inside of something that you take with you most places that you go.
- Inside of your mobile phone. Add a favorite quote as your phone’s screen saver. Store other quotes inside of the phone as SMS message drafts.
- Taped to the coffee maker or tea pot. Many of us writers fall prey to the need to drink coffee or tea while we do our writing. Since we’re using those machines anyway, let’s make them more useful by adding quotes on to them.
Where do you like to post your favorite quotes?
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August 31st, 2010 at 5:25 pm
For years I have posted meaningful quotes on the walls around my computer, or on my monitor itself, but I like your ideas better! For one thing, you’ve made me realize there’s a lot more available space than what I’m taking advantage of. For another, many of the spaces you suggest are away from my work area, and I like that integration of favorite quotes into other areas of my life. Thanks for the ideas!