DIY MFA Quotes

“You can fix just about any problem in your writing, but you cannot revise a blank page.”
― Gabriela Pereira, DIY MFA: Write with Focus, Read with Purpose, Build Your Community

“Don a scientist’s impartial attitude. There’s no such thing as a “good writing day” or a “bad writing day.” You’re writing. That’s what matters. Collect the data and move on.”
― Gabriela Pereira, DIY MFA: Write with Focus, Read with Purpose, Build Your Community

“Imagine a friend had an extra ticket to an amazing sold-out concert you’ve been dying to see. Wouldn’t you drop everything and jump through whatever hoops necessary to make it to that show? Sure, you might still have that annoying day job, or your kid might have the flu, but if you want to go see this concert badly enough, you will find a way. The same is true for writing. If you want it badly enough, you will make it happen.”
― Gabriela Pereira, DIY MFA: Write with Focus, Read with Purpose, Build Your Community

“The DIY MFA Mindfulness Manifesto Writer’s block does not exist. Resistance is your compass. Do not compound failure with guilt. There is no such thing as a “best practice.” Iterate, iterate, iterate.”
― Gabriela Pereira, DIY MFA: Write with Focus, Read with Purpose, Build Your Community