Brenda Ueland

Brenda Ueland (October 24, 1891 - March 5, 1985) was a journalist, editor, freelance writer, and teacher of writing. She is best known for her book If You Want to Write: A Book about Art, Independence and Spirit.

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    The tragedy of bold, forthright, industrious people is that they act so continuously without much thinking, that it becomes dry and empty.
    Brenda Ueland (1891–1985)

    ... we have come to think of all idleness as hoggish, not as creative and radiant.
    Brenda Ueland (1891–1985)

    ... the only way to become a better writer is to become a better person.
    Brenda Ueland (1891–1985)

    ... the great artists ... do not want security, egoistic or materialistic.
    Brenda Ueland (1891–1985)

    It is so conceited and timid to be ashamed of one’s mistakes. Of course they are mistakes. Go on to the next.
    Brenda Ueland (1891–1985)