Weekly Quote: Anne Janzer on Writers as Guides

This week’s quote comes from Writing to Be Understood: What Works and Why by author, non-fiction coach, and “recovering marketer” Anne Janzer. My friend Jim shared some of her work with me, including a quote from this book, and that was enough to encourage me to pick it up.

My favorite writers and creators, the people whom I pay the most attention to and, to be frank, give the most money, are those who personify this quote. They provide immense value and guidance, doing so through engaging means that keep us all coming back to hear what they have to say next.. I’m happy to exchange my money for what they have to teach, because I feel richer at the end.

As a creative person, what Anne has outlined is a guiding principle for what I’m doing. I want my output to be useful and to extend beyond me. I want to help make new connections that continue to grow beyond the initial part I had in building something. That’s something I’m working on everyday, and books like this one are helpful in keeping me on the right track.