I'm finding, writing this current novel, that although the work generally goes well, in that I enjoy it, I am always on the look-out for reassurance from other novel writers. Step in Hilary Mantel, with a quote that comforts me, as I grope my way through this thing called plot:
"When you stand on the verge of a new narrative, when you have picked your character, you stretch out your hand in the dark and you don't know who or what will take it." Hilary Mantel
If that's how Hilary sees it, then it's good enough for me. Onward!
WOMEN RULE WRITER: Lit blog of Nuala O'Connor / Nuala Ní Chonchúir
12 comments:
Yes, I like that too.
Good to make your aquaintance. Will pop by again.
warm wishes
Debbie
Hi Blue and welcome. I will pop over to your blog for a look.
Nuala
How lovely - It is very reassuring to know! Thanks N!
Yes, V, isn't it fabulous when clever and successful writers like Hilary seem to fumble about a bit too? N x
That sounds quite thrilling!
Thanks, I'm liking the quotable quotes series!
Yes, the fumblers get my vote every time!)
Niamh & Rachel - thanks, yes. I think all writers fumble - some just won't admit it ;)
Thanks for the quote, it's a good one alright!
Hi Socks and welcome. I think Hilary M is a brilliant writer - she writes such clever non-fic about writing and everything else.
Ooh can't wait to see who takes your hand and where it leads you!
Well, a hand has lead me to Scotland, Jacinta, I just have to see if my fumbling will pay off :)
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