A good creative-writing teacher can save a good writer a lot of time. — Richard Hugo Copy Share Image
If you get the landscape right, the characters will step out of it, and they'll be in the right place. — Annie Proulx Copy Share Image
“Every time you make a tweet, a writer develops writer's block.” — Christopher D. Votey Copy Share Image
I never hear white writers get asked, 'Do you worry about how you represent white people?' — Junot Diaz Copy Share Image
I used to give up writing like some people would give up smoking. — Octavia E. Butler Copy Share Image
When you are writing; do it a right thing, because world begins with writing — Anonymous Copy Share Image
I write about humility, because it's something I hope I one day actually possess. — Michael McDonald Copy Share Image
It's not like I'm not writing great music anymore, it's just that I want to take it another level. — Drake Copy Share Image
I think I've been writing black poems all along, wearing my white mask. I'm always the victim ... but no longer! — Anne Sexton Copy Share Image
Specificity is what makes good storytelling, and good storytelling is what makes money, and making money is then what encourages new producers… — Constance Wu Copy Share Image
True poets don't write their thoughts with a pen. They release the ink that flows from within their heart. — Ritu Ghatourey Copy Share Image
“If you aren't writing perfection, don't stop and hope tomorrow's is better. Write what you have today, and let it ferment into… — Nicholas May Copy Share Image
My writing is not just all facts and voices. I strive to create a text that works as a sign, pointing out… — Svetlana Alexievich Copy Share Image
You can't be up the reader's ass, as many a writer I think is - cute as hell, ingratiating as hell. But… — Martin Amis Copy Share Image
With The Nightingale, I had been kicking the idea around for years. I was frightened to write it because on the surface… — Megan Chance Copy Share Image
“But what all these responses have in common is that they point to the decisive power of information and stories [...]” — Wes Moore Copy Share Image
Former South Africa President Nelson Mandela announced Tuesday he will begin writing his autobiography. He spent 25 years in prison before being… — Argus Hamilton Copy Share Image
Art glows with faith even in its weakest parts. At every moment, writing is an act of self-confidence – the sheerest, most… — Kristin Cashore Copy Share Image
Writing is like bricklaying; you put down one word after another. Sometimes the wall goes up straight and true and sometimes it… — Geraldine Brooks Copy Share Image
Some people manage their writing by saying, 'I need to get 2,000 words written today,' others by saying, 'I will write for… — Ramez Naam Copy Share Image
Since then, I have just read and read - but, that said, I suppose there is a raft of writers to whom… — Penelope Lively Copy Share Image
For me, writing is the only thing that passes the three tests of metier: (1) when I'm doing it, I don't feel… — Gloria Steinem Copy Share Image
My advice for aspiring writers is go to New York. And if you can’t go to New York, go to the place… — Walter Kirn Copy Share Image
Turn off your cell phone. Honestly, if you want to get work done, you’ve got to learn to unplug. No texting, no… — Nathan Englander Copy Share Image
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