My sensibility steers me toward writers who are out on their own. — Tahar Ben Jelloun Copy Share Image
“No.' It's not a bad word. And it is very important to use at times. Practice saying it in the mirror. It's… — Christy Hall Copy Share Image
Writers are those weird people that can break through misunderstandings and deliver stories that speak to many. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Not that many people, even contemporary writers, write about right now. — Anna Deavere Smith Copy Share Image
“Writers don't sleep. Writers keep writing in their heads while they're dreaming.” — Ksenia Anske Copy Share Image
I am aware that most 27-year-old writers do not co-host galas in their hometowns. — Derek Blasberg Copy Share Image
There are writers who say they have no social responsibility except to write a good book, but that doesn't satisfy me. — Sheri S. Tepper Copy Share Image
We need writers who know the difference between the production of a commodity and the practice of an art. — Ursula K. Le Guin Copy Share Image
Young writers need to be encouraged to write - just write - with no restrictions on form, style or content. — Kelley Armstrong Copy Share Image
The deaf community is nearly never portrayed accurately on television/film because most writers never took the time to immerse themselves in the… — Sean Berdy Copy Share Image
Bob Hope was totally regimented. I go in and say a line like, 'Hi Bob' and I'd have to do it five… — Don Rickles Copy Share Image
My weaknesses are also my strengths. Youd find it funny how I'm complacent with pain. The type who'd fall down seven times,… — Needa Muy Copy Share Image
“We need to stop trying to get attention by seeing who can scream and cry the loudest. Write something worth reading and… — Teresa Mummert Copy Share Image
“Some writers, no matter how good they are, can't speak to us. Something about the way they see the world, I think,… — David Bowker Copy Share Image
As writers, we can do whatever we want to. We're only limited by our imaginations. What an amazing, incredible time to be… — J.A. Konrath Copy Share Image
It is very true to say that work done by writers is quite often an attempt to give solid expression to that… — Seamus Heaney Copy Share Image
I see so many talented writers who have difficulties with that. And if you don't believe it's important, you won't put in… — Theodora Goss Copy Share Image
“Do Engineers have stories, Jack?" he asked. "What?" Jack said, without moving. "Stories. Myths. Things to keep the boredom out on a… — Sam Starbuck Copy Share Image
I own all the characters I created, thanks to the Writers Guild, so nobody can do anything without me. The way it… — Sherwood Schwartz Copy Share Image
“People often ask me what advice I have for writers, and I reply that the most important responsibility I believe a writer… — Clive Barker Copy Share Image
Editors can be stupid at times. They just ignore that author's intention. I always try to read unabridged editions, so much is… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Life is a story, and you are the author. You hold the pen, only you have the power to write your ending.… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
I have every sympathy for writers. It's a mystery to me what they do. I can edit. I can cross out and… — Alan Rickman Copy Share Image
Some writers, I'm told, look for their characters' surnames in telephone directories. I don't - it seems too obvious. Or too deliberate:… — Sophie Hannah Copy Share Image
If you can write (and don't kid yourself that you can, if you can't) and you have ideas that are commercially viable… — Joel McIver Copy Share Image
I know some writers that have a million novel ideas, but I don't. — Laura van den Berg Copy Share Image