The only valid reason to use clichés is in the speech of a character. Cliches are indications of sloppy writing. The writer does not respect the scene he is trying to dramatize enough to fashion it through precise prose and… — Leonard Bishop Copy Share Image
Unless a writer lives with a periodic delusion of his greatness, he will not continue writing. He must believe, against all reason and evidence, that the public will experience a catastrophic loss if he does not complete his novel. The… — Leonard Bishop Copy Share Image
Great writers zealously learn the craft of their profession so they can release the power and the depth of their imagination and experience. — Leonard Bishop Copy Share Image
Any writer who believes in the 'lucky creative accident' in writing is pushing elephants on roller skates up greased ramps. — Leonard Bishop Copy Share Image
The only valid reason to use clichés is in the speech of a character. Cliches are indications of sloppy writing. The writer does not… — Leonard Bishop Copy Share Image
Unless a writer lives with a periodic delusion of his greatness, he will not continue writing. He must believe, against all reason and evidence,… — Leonard Bishop Copy Share Image
Insights and perceptions pass through the mind like fleet fireflies. Lit for an instant, then gone back into the dark. — Leonard Bishop Copy Share Image
Writing is done by someone. It is not, like some mythical goddess, a skill that springs forth, full grown from the genes of inspiration... — Leonard Bishop Copy Share Image
