I write a lot about my experiences and the people I meet. I've got a lot of material. But a book about… — Kevin Spacey Copy Share Image
I'm astounded by people who take eighteen years to write something. That's how long it took that guy to write Madame Bovary,… — Sylvester Stallone Copy Share Image
I like visceral writing that people can't help but respond to, even if they respond, and they're shocked, or they're angry, or… — Geneva Carr Copy Share Image
For a creative person there's just as much pleasure in writing an eight-line poem as there is in writing a blockbuster play… — Tennessee Williams Copy Share Image
I have a day job where I make money and satisfy my self-esteem. Writing is for fun, and I want to keep… — Ravi Subramanian Copy Share Image
A writer once asked what I'd say if I ever met my biggest hater. I paused, thought deeply and said, "Probably 'suk… — Ezra Koenig Copy Share Image
I used to write stories and poetry, but for some reason I have it in my head that if I'm going to… — Melanie Lynskey Copy Share Image
Jihad amongst the Muslims today has become like a taboo subject that is discussed over coffee. The one who writes and speaks… — Sheikh Abdullah Copy Share Image
I always have strong feelings when I'm writing a book. Sometimes when I'm writing a book, I even cry when I'm writing.… — Eve Bunting Copy Share Image
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God did not write a book and send it by messenger to be read at a distance by unaided minds. He spoke… — Aiden Wilson Tozer Copy Share Image
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What I ask of [the writer] is not to ignore the reality and the fundamental problems that exist. The world's hunger, the… — Jean-Paul Sartre Copy Share Image
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Your job as a writer is to find storylines, narrative structures, and characters to show the things that you believe rather than… — Philipp Meyer Copy Share Image
I don't consciously think of any certain direction when I'm writing. I only try not to be repetitive or redundant. — Jim Root Copy Share Image
I've always loved brainstorming with other writers, and I consider having my work critiqued a part of that brainstorming. — Jay Asher Copy Share Image
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I have no college education; I taught myself how to write. If you want it badly enough, you can have it. You… — Erin Foster Copy Share Image
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My favorite artist was probably Jay-Z. He's the one who inspired me to start writing music. He's a wordsmith. He's very clever.… — Trip Lee Copy Share Image
Frankly speaking, if I care what people write, whether it is positive or negative, I believe, personally, I'm on the wrong path. — John McLaughlin Copy Share Image
An author writes a book, and that's the book at that point. And if the author writes the book again, then somehow… — Terry Pratchett Copy Share Image
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Before I got my present job, I spent many years teaching writing part-time, so-called, at community colleges and universities. It's academia's version… — Debra Dean Copy Share Image
I have no interest in the printed word. I would continue to write if there were no writing and no print. I… — John Steinbeck Copy Share Image
I've written everything I have to say but the words, they rot and fall away. So with a hole in the bottom,… — Aly Johnson Copy Share Image
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