Melissa Barker-Simpson

Writer’s Quote Wednesday – Ernest Hemingway

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051815_2029_writersquot1This week, my quote (or quotes in this case), for Writer’s Quote Wednesday are from Ernest Hemmingway.

I’ll start with this one:

Ernest Hemingway

I sincerely believe I was born to tell stories, why else would I have so many characters in my head? I’ve been making things up since the moment I could talk; spinning yarns and torturing entertaining my family with the worlds I was desperate to create. But Hemingway is right. You have to learn to write. It’s an art form, a skill to be nurtured; an ability you have to practice at every day.

The simple fact is, as writers, we never stop learning, and we shouldn’t. Which leads me to my next Hemingway quote:

It’s an important message I think, and it helps me when I feel disheartened with a project or the words aren’t flowing as well as I hoped. Every writer rides the learning curve. I know I will continue to develop and grow, but there’s infinite pleasure in that.

Don’t forget to stop by at Colleen’s place (Silver Threading) for more amazing quotes about writing. It’s a great place to hang out.

Thanks for stopping by.

Mel

63 responses to “Writer’s Quote Wednesday – Ernest Hemingway”

  1. callummclaughlin Avatar
    callummclaughlin

    Great quotes, and I absolutely agree. You never stop learning and growing as a writer but I don’t doubt that many of us are born with an inherent ability to create stories of some kind.

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    1. mbarkersimpson Avatar
      mbarkersimpson

      It’s a little touch of magic 😉

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  2. Silver Threading Avatar
    Silver Threading

    Such amazing and true quotes this week Mel! I agree, you were born to write! Keep up the good work. ❤

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    1. mbarkersimpson Avatar
      mbarkersimpson

      Aw, thanks so much, Colleen. That’s a lovely compliment ❤

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  3. Jacqui Murray Avatar
    Jacqui Murray

    Another one by Ernest Hemingway: “Write drunk. Edit sober.” Sage advice. From experience, maybe?

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    1. mbarkersimpson Avatar
      mbarkersimpson

      lol – I like that quote! 😀

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  4. jazzfeathers Avatar
    jazzfeathers

    That first quote is absolutely fantastic! 🙂

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    1. mbarkersimpson Avatar
      mbarkersimpson

      I agree 😀

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  5. Mary B Avatar
    Mary B

    Making my way around on the A to Z Road trip! Stopping by to say hello and I hope to see you again next year, if not sooner!

    Mary
    http://www.JingleJangleJungle.net

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    1. mbarkersimpson Avatar
      mbarkersimpson

      Thanks, Mary. It’s good to hear from you. I hope to catch up with you soon 😀

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  6. lilicasplace Avatar
    lilicasplace

    Hi Melissa! Love the quotes, and Hemingway too! Glad I found you through the Blitz. I followed the link, but don’t see anyone else. Oops, did I make a wrong turn somewhere? 😀 Just wanted to let you know that you’ve been seriously Blogged Blitzed by yours truly! Loving your blog, btw. I’m following now too. I’ll be blitzing you again from my alter-ego site, but don’t worry, I’ll be back to help clean up the mess if you need me. Have a great night. Eva

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    1. mbarkersimpson Avatar
      mbarkersimpson

      Hi Eva 🙂 Thanks so much for stopping by and for the offer to help clean up…parties are fun but exhausting! I’ll catch up with you soon.

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  7. Rhonda Albom Avatar
    Rhonda Albom

    Wonderful quote and a good reminder as I write and rewrite, that it will never be perfect. (PS: Happy Blitz Day!)

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    1. mbarkersimpson Avatar
      mbarkersimpson

      Thanks, Rhonda 🙂 I’m glad you stopped by.

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  8. taylorgraceauthor Avatar
    taylorgraceauthor

    Great quotes! I completely agree. We never stop learning. Personally, I can so agree that you were born to write. I’ve read your stuff. It’s excellent! keep it up!

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    1. mbarkersimpson Avatar
      mbarkersimpson

      Thanks, Taylor. That means a lot. You’re always so supportive. I’m glad you enjoyed the quotes 😀

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  9. Kelly Hashway Avatar
    Kelly Hashway

    Great quotes. Happy Blitz Day!

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    1. mbarkersimpson Avatar
      mbarkersimpson

      Thanks, Kelly 🙂 It’s good of you to stop by.

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  10. Christine Rains Avatar
    Christine Rains

    Those are fantastic quotes. We definitely need to keep learning, bettering ourselves as writers. Happy blitz day! 🙂

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    1. mbarkersimpson Avatar
      mbarkersimpson

      Thank you for stopping by 🙂 I’m glad you enjoyed the quotes.

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  11. Barbara In Caneyhead Avatar
    Barbara In Caneyhead

    I believe I identify the most with the quote from Dr. King. While I love to write in my blog, I’m not a writer in the Hemingway sense of the word. Enjoy this, your BLITZ day!

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    1. mbarkersimpson Avatar
      mbarkersimpson

      Thank you, Barbara 😀 I’m glad you stopped by.

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  12. Miranda Hardy Avatar
    Miranda Hardy

    Great quotes and I agree…we never stop learning.

    Happy Blitz Day!

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    1. mbarkersimpson Avatar
      mbarkersimpson

      Thanks, Miranda 😀 Glad you stopped by.

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  13. betty Avatar
    betty

    I do agree with that first quote from Martin Luther King. There is so much wisdom and truth in it! Happy Blitz!

    betty

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    1. mbarkersimpson Avatar
      mbarkersimpson

      Thank you, Betty 🙂

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  14. barbtaub Avatar
    barbtaub

    As a book blogger/reviewer, I have to say that the truly sad part is how many “writers” don’t get that it doesn’t matter HOW you learn to write, you shouldn’t inflict it on an innocent public until DO learn it. Great blog, and happy blitz day!

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    1. mbarkersimpson Avatar
      mbarkersimpson

      Thank you. I’m glad you stopped by. It has been a great party so far! 😀

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  15. Connie Keller Avatar
    Connie Keller

    Loved the quotes!! Happy Blog Blitz Day!!

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    1. mbarkersimpson Avatar
      mbarkersimpson

      Thanks for stopping by 😀 I’m glad you enjoyed the quotes.

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  16. Arlee Bird Avatar
    Arlee Bird

    If we think we’ve mastered something all we’ve really mastered is the art of lying to ourselves.

    Happy Blitz Day!

    Arlee Bird
    A to Z Challenge Co-host
    Tossing It Out

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    1. mbarkersimpson Avatar
      mbarkersimpson

      So true! Thanks for stopping by 😀

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  17. Nicki Elson Avatar
    Nicki Elson

    It’s so awesome to hear a great like Hemingway say that none of us ever become masters at this writing thing. I think the challenge of trying new things and overcoming troublesome areas is what I love most about writing. It would be very boring to simply crank out the same old, ya know?

    Happy Blitz Day!

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    1. mbarkersimpson Avatar
      mbarkersimpson

      I absolutely agree, Nicki. I love to try new things too and there is always adventure to be had in writing – something new to learn. Thanks so much for stopping by 😀

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  18. Robin Rivera Avatar
    Robin Rivera

    Wild cheering erupts! I love that you’re the one getting Blitzed today! Happy Blitz Day!

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    1. mbarkersimpson Avatar
      mbarkersimpson

      Yay! Thanks so much, Robin. It’s lovely to have your support. I’m really glad you stopped by 😀

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  19. Talynn Avatar
    Talynn

    Some writers are automatic storytellers. Others take years to learn the craft. In the end, all that matters is a great story being told. I agree with you 100%
    Nice to meet you. You have a lovely blog.
    Happy Blitz Day!
    Talynn, @ Ink in the Book

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    1. mbarkersimpson Avatar
      mbarkersimpson

      Thank you, Talynn. It’s great to meet you too. I absolutely agree with you. The story, and the adventure are the important things 😀

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  20. Suzanne Furness Avatar
    Suzanne Furness

    I do love a great quote and then two come along together! It is a journey and we should never stop learning and growing.

    Happy Blog Blitz Day too 🙂

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    1. mbarkersimpson Avatar
      mbarkersimpson

      I absolutely agree with you 😀 Thanks for stopping by.

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  21. Indywrites Avatar
    Indywrites

    Loved the quotes and I pinned one. Thank you. And Happy Blitz Day!!

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    1. mbarkersimpson Avatar
      mbarkersimpson

      I’m so glad you did 😀 Thanks for stopping by, it’s great to hear from you.

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  22. lauraclipson Avatar
    lauraclipson

    I love those quotes, it’s so true that as writer’s we never really stop learning how to write. Happy Blog Blitz!

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    1. mbarkersimpson Avatar
      mbarkersimpson

      I love them too 😀 Thank you for stopping by. It’s great to see you.

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  23. Tiana Smith Avatar
    Tiana Smith

    So true. As much as I’d like to believe it all just comes out of me naturally, I still have to work super super hard to get it to sound right. Happy blitz!

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    1. mbarkersimpson Avatar
      mbarkersimpson

      I’m right there with you, Tiana! Even those born to write have to work at it. But oh, what fun it is! Thanks for stopping by 😀

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  24. Kate Larkindale (@Vampyr14) Avatar
    Kate Larkindale (@Vampyr14)

    Great quotes! I feel like I was born to write, but that doesn’t make it easy…. Happy Blitz Day!

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    1. mbarkersimpson Avatar
      mbarkersimpson

      No, it doesn’t make it easy. But the joy it brings is its own reward! Thanks for stopping by, Kate 🙂

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  25. Chippy Avatar
    Chippy

    Great quotes – happy blitz day! 🙂

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    1. mbarkersimpson Avatar
      mbarkersimpson

      Thanks so much. I’m glad you stopped by 😀

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  26. My Miracle Life Avatar
    My Miracle Life

    Melissa!! I told you I would be baaaack! Muahaha…. hee hee hee. It’s Eva again Blitzing your blog with pounds and pounds of virtual glitter! Geez, what a mess. Like I said before, loving those quotes. Enjoy the rest of your BLITZING!!! Hugs.

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    1. mbarkersimpson Avatar
      mbarkersimpson

      I love glitter! Thanks so much for stopping by again. Always a pleasure to have you here. The Blitzing has been a whirlwind, but oh what fun! Hugs right back 😀

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  27. Vashti Quiroz-Vega Avatar
    Vashti Quiroz-Vega

    Brilliant quotes, Mel! I completely agree with you. I also feel that I was born to write. I remember writing and drawing comics and selling them in elementary school––until a teacher stopped me. Ha, ha! I’m a born storyteller but like you and Hemingway said, we have to learn to write. 😀

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    1. mbarkersimpson Avatar
      mbarkersimpson

      How fantastic…to be able to write and draw. I would have been in the queue for those comics I’m sure 😀

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      1. Vashti Quiroz-Vega Avatar
        Vashti Quiroz-Vega

        Aw. Thank you! 😀 xx

      2. mbarkersimpson Avatar
        mbarkersimpson

        My pleasure 😀 xx

  28. Corina Avatar
    Corina

    I think everyone is born with stories to tell, but some give up before they tell them. The rest of us keep on telling them for our entire lives.

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    1. mbarkersimpson Avatar
      mbarkersimpson

      That’s so true, and a little sad. I’m really glad I started to tell stories again. For many years I ignored the inherent need. I’m so much happier now I listen to the characters in my head! 😀

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  29. Toi Thomas Avatar
    Toi Thomas

    These are two great quotes. I especially like the second one. Thanks for sharing it. Happy Blitz Day!

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    1. mbarkersimpson Avatar
      mbarkersimpson

      My pleasure 🙂 thanks for stopping by.

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  30. denizb33 Avatar
    denizb33

    I hadn’t seen that quote before, it’s a good one. Happy belated blitz day!

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    1. mbarkersimpson Avatar
      mbarkersimpson

      I think so too 😀 Welcome! I’m glad you stopped by.

      Reply
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