Listen to Naomi Shihab Nye read her essay:
Dear writing friends of all ages,
Writers are often asked for their best advice. Mine is very simple:
1. Pay attention. Be observant, stay curious. It’s up to you. One of my heroes, Ashley Bryan, used to encourage others to find the child inside themselves every morning. What did you love doing before you had so much to do? Taking some peaceful solitary quiet time, regularly, every day, just to daydream or meander can help. It’s part of our job. We have enough times to be on task, but space is needed in between, for sustenance.
