Caroline Starr Rose

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On Writing

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Don’t tell me the moon is shining; show me the glint of light on broken glass.

– Anton Chekhov

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  1. Piedmont Writer says

    March 26, 2010 at 11:31 am

    This reminds me of the town I grew up in nicknamed, “Sparkle City” because of all the broken glass on the streets. Not an image I am proud of but it will never be the same now I have Chekov’s statement.

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  2. Christina Lee says

    March 26, 2010 at 11:32 am

    PERFECT!

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  3. Katie Ganshert says

    March 26, 2010 at 12:18 pm

    I’ve always loved this quote!

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  4. Jody Hedlund says

    March 26, 2010 at 1:50 pm

    Love it!! Are you still basking in your book-sell glow? Enjoy!! πŸ™‚

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  5. Connie says

    March 26, 2010 at 5:18 pm

    I’ve never run across that one before. I love it. Thanks for sharing.

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  6. laurapauling says

    March 26, 2010 at 5:38 pm

    Great example! Now to apply. πŸ™‚

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  7. Shannon O'Donnell says

    March 26, 2010 at 5:47 pm

    * sigh! *

    Have a great weekend, Caroline. πŸ™‚

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  8. Julie Dao says

    March 26, 2010 at 6:44 pm

    This has always been one of my favorite writing quotes! Lovely!

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  9. Talli Roland says

    March 26, 2010 at 6:57 pm

    I’ve never heard this quote before, but I love it! Thanks!

    Have a great weekend.

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  10. Tamika: says

    March 26, 2010 at 7:04 pm

    Now that’s beautiful writing.

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  11. Karen Strong says

    March 26, 2010 at 7:25 pm

    I’m a sucker for quotes and I’ve always love that one. The ultimate show vs. tell craft quote.

    Have a great weekend, Caroline. πŸ˜‰

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  12. Crystal says

    March 26, 2010 at 8:17 pm

    Great quote! Enjoy your weekend, Caroline!

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  13. Jemi Fraser says

    March 26, 2010 at 11:52 pm

    Love these quotes and reminders – so very true πŸ™‚

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  14. Tahereh says

    March 27, 2010 at 2:34 am

    what a beautiful quote!! really makes you think.

    thanks for this.

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  15. Liesl says

    March 27, 2010 at 3:40 am

    Ooh, I shall be borrowing this for my next post. Hope you don’t mind, but I DID say was going to be blogging about show and tell! πŸ™‚

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  16. Journaling Woman says

    March 27, 2010 at 10:33 am

    Exactly! Oh and I’m late to the plate but congrats on your book deal. Yay!

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  17. Caroline Starr Rose says

    March 27, 2010 at 12:30 pm

    Liesl, go for it! I borrowed it myself.

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  18. Marinbambu says

    March 27, 2010 at 2:36 pm

    wohh! very nise

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  19. Irene Latham says

    March 28, 2010 at 1:41 pm

    Thanks for sharing this … I am totally using it next workshop I teach!

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  20. Corey Schwartz says

    March 28, 2010 at 2:25 pm

    Great quote. But more importantly… just read back through your last several posts. HUGE CONGRATS! Carline, that is so amazing. I am really excited for you and loved hearing all the details!

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  21. Rowenna says

    March 30, 2010 at 12:59 pm

    Love it!

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