It's better to have your nose in a book, than in someone else's business . — Adam Stanley Copy Share Image
It took me six novels before I felt confident of my voice as a writer, — Andrea Hirata Copy Share Image
“In this place called Hell novels are written by people who don't read books.” — Andy Seven Copy Share Image
I love it when my books cause controversy, when people argue violently about the ending. — Joanne Harris Copy Share Image
“Don't just read, insert yourself into the story and experience the journey as if you were written into it! – Lynn Veevers” — Lynn Veevers Copy Share Image
I feel that books, just like people, have a destiny. Some invite sorrow, others joy, some both. — Elie Wiesel Copy Share Image
My main reason for adopting literature as a profession was that, as the author is never seen by his clients, he need… — George Bernard Shaw Copy Share Image
Lionel whispered because he was under the impression that it was out of respect for books, not consideration for readers. — William Saroyan Copy Share Image
There are times, when were dirt broke and hungry, and I ask myself What the hell am I still doing here? and… — Rent Copy Share Image
“The dull people don't write interesting books. But they sure as hell can write them thick and fast.” — Abram Gitspof Copy Share Image
“What can I say? I like my books. Some guys like cars, some guys like women, I happen to like books.” He” — Judy Wright Copy Share Image
That's how I work, whether with stories or novels - they start with an image that comes to me in a daydream,… — Dan Chaon Copy Share Image
Most people who seek attention and regard by announcing that they're writing a novel are actually so devoid of narrative talent that… — Paul Fussell Copy Share Image
“Years ago I conducted a course in fiction writing at the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences, and we wanted such distinguished… — Dale Carnegie Copy Share Image
Do not suppose, however, that I intend to urge a diet of classics on anybody. I have seen such diets at work.… — Robertson Davies Copy Share Image
“As a general rule, I surmise that most fictional stories are populated by misfits, changelings, and oddities, which is what makes the… — Todd Crawshaw Copy Share Image
If she replaces her eyebrows with a Machiavellian triangle, paints her fingernails blue, and dyes her hair some color you'd see in… — Robert Stack Copy Share Image
I might spend 100 pages trying to get to know the world I'm writing about: its contours, who are my main characters,… — Michael Chabon Copy Share Image
I look at my first books and am glad they weren't published… You start writing by imitating your heroes, then you keep… — Markus Zusak Copy Share Image
There is bad in all good authors: what a pity the converse isn't true! — Philip Larkin Copy Share Image
I think I'm gonna attach myself to the sinking ship that is book publishing. — Daniel Clowes Copy Share Image
“An author never lies. We do, however tend to speak in a fictional prose.” — Carl Henegan Copy Share Image
“He's not my lover, he's a fellow author and friend. We haven’t even met.” — Ava Bellamy Copy Share Image
I don't think any writer is a friend to the reader if he or she is not funny. — Amitava Kumar Copy Share Image
The pleasure a reader gets is often equal to the pleasure a writer is given. — Paul Theroux Copy Share Image
Do not read good books-life is too short for that-read only the best. — Ernest Dimnet Copy Share Image
