Writing is an act of hope. It means carving order out of chaos, of challenging one's own beliefs and assumptions, of facing the world with eyes and h…

- Jack Heffron

How much easier is it to lead an unexamined life than to confront yourself on the page?

- Jack Heffron

The Talker needs attention. The Talker needs validation. The Talker would rather talk about an idea than confront the complexities, its obstacles. Th…

- Jack Heffron

You're not going to be a writer someday. You're a writer today. Discipline yourself to write and take time to enjoy writing. Do it a lot. Have fun wi…

- Jack Heffron

Writing, therefore, is also an act of courage. How much easier is it to lead an unexamined life than to confront yourself on the page? How much easie…

- Jack Heffron

I have a friend who is an excellent liar. His secret: Believe the lie yourself when you're telling it.

- Jack Heffron