A Writing Quote from the Great Ursula K Le Guin

“Right now, I think we need writers who know the difference between production of a market commodity and the practice of an art.”

~ Ursula K Le Guin, 1929 – 2018

This quote comes from Ursula Le Guin’s acceptance speech for the 2014 National Book Foundation’s Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters.

Although short, I believe it’s well worth your time to read, or hear — both options available here:

Speech in Acceptance of the National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contri...