“No one who values originality will ever be original. But try to tell the truth as you see it…and what men call originality will come unsought.” C.S. LewisSince I’m an individual, a unique personality with an original perspective, my writing should then also be uniquely my own. Right? It seems right, but my experience proves differently.
But in writing I’m challenged to be original, to be set apart from all other thought. Plagiarism is devalued, except for short quotes giving full credit to the initial author.
And so it is with writing. I began by mimicking my favorite authors and those I read most often. It took a while for my style to begin to emerge, and it's still forming years later. I still endeavor to focus on my truth, to better tell my story, to better use my voice. Does it feel like your efforts are still similar to the works of others? Are you trying hard to be original? What shift can you make today to practice telling your truth? Lord, thank you that I am unique from finger prints to perspective; help me to tell my truth in my craft. Amen “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” Ephesians 2:10 What are your thoughts? Libby
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WelcomeI love the wisdom of the ages gleaned from relevant quotes. In them there is a connection to the human experience that crosses all borders. Join me as I relate my personal experiences, and link the wisdom of the quote to the Source of all wisdom: God's Word, the Bible. Enjoy, Libby Categories
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