Writers don't have to keep themselves honest. They have to keep themselves accurate. — John Metcalf Copy Share Image
“It’s the natural trajectory of a writing career that a writer becomes better at being herself.” — Amy Hempel Copy Share Image
If you read a lot, the more you learn about people and places. — Montel Vontavious Porter Copy Share Image
For one who reads, there is no limit to the number of lives that may be lived. — Louis L'Amour Copy Share Image
That's the thing about books. They let you travel without moving your feet. — Jhumpa Lahiri Copy Share Image
“Always carry with you a pen and a notebook or a journal to write the thoughts that flashes in a moments.” — Lailah GiftyAkita Copy Share Image
I had a very realistic expectation of the level of success that it was possible to attain writing romance novels. — Sylvia Day Copy Share Image
“All fiction is based on some form of reality—otherwise we would never have the inspiration or knowledge to dream up the realistic… — Rene Folsom Copy Share Image
If you get down about the state of American culture, just remember there are still more public libraries in this country than… — David McCullough Copy Share Image
Look at what's happening in this world. Every day there's something exciting or disturbing to write about. With all that's going on,… — Gwendolyn Brooks Copy Share Image
You write for two people, yourself and your audience, who are usually better educated and at least as smart. — Tony Hillerman Copy Share Image
The great thing about a short story is that it doesn't have to trawl through someone's whole life; it can come in… — Emma Donoghue Copy Share Image
“The moment that counts most for me is the one that precedes reading. At times a title is enough to kindle in… — Italo Calvino Copy Share Image
“Otherwise I risk ending up with a story whose voice doesn’t match its meat, which is just about the worst problem ever… — Rachel Aaron Copy Share Image
To only call Wizards, Aliens, and Starships engaging would be a real understatement--it is a delightful, funny, and immensely interesting romp through… — Caleb Scharf Copy Share Image
I can't decide for you whether or not you have got to write, but if anything in the world, war, or pestilence,… — William Saroyan Copy Share Image
We human beings build houses because we're alive but we write books because we're mortal. We live in groups because we're sociable… — Daniel Pennac Copy Share Image
Carver's best book yet! FROM A CHANGELING STAR combines deft characterization and fascinating extrapolation into a complex, compulsively readable thriller. I wish… — Craig Shaw Gardner Copy Share Image
I recommend anybody go to a bookstore, go down the self-help or new-age section, and just walk those aisles. See what book… — Tom Araya Copy Share Image
“The Professor noted two nymphs with strawberries on their heads, a DayGlo Amish lady, a mustachioed man in a rainbow apron. He… — La Carmina Copy Share Image
Every piece of writing I've done has been something where I feel like I need to get this out of me, whether… — Zoe Kazan Copy Share Image
