“But there are times, I would argue, when fiction delivers the greater truth.” — Leslie Cockburn Copy Share Image
“I gave up worrying about the principles of fiction writing when I realized that there weren't any.” — Teri Louise Kelly Copy Share Image
The fiction Im most interested in has lines of reference to the real world. — Raymond Carver Copy Share Image
“We all have scars. Just because mine are hidden doesn’t make them any less painful.” — Nicki Salcedo Copy Share Image
“Evil knows its time to end is soon at hand, hence why it is more than determined to succeed.” — Milkweed L. Augustine Copy Share Image
“A true fiction author is able to act through each character in their book and deliver stunning performances.” — Conrad Brasso Copy Share Image
He would write it for the reason he felt that all great literature, fiction and nonfiction, was written: truth comes out, in… — Stephen King Copy Share Image
When I'm writing fiction I'm thinking, God, this is so hard - I have to make all this stuff up! I wish… — Douglas Preston Copy Share Image
“She was merely an actress who had been forced to perform her part on stage without fully knowing her lines. She was… — Erica Sehyun Song Copy Share Image
When I was a young man in school, I used to read science fiction and really liked it. And as I became… — Douglas Trumbull Copy Share Image
I started reading contemporary fiction in college or right after college. It wasn't as if I was steeped in experimental minimalism when… — Leni Zumas Copy Share Image
I would, however, start writing fiction about 10 years before I actually did, because it's such great fun to do, many times… — Judith Krantz Copy Share Image
One of the standard story-generating engines for science fiction is to take something we normally think of as metaphoric and treat it… — Robert J. Sawyer Copy Share Image
That's the fine balance of a fiction writer...to be able to give your characters enough freedom to surprise you and yet still… — Alan Lightman Copy Share Image
“Probably your biggest mistake was doing funk-dance to Unchained Melody,” the dog offered earnestly. “It’s a ballad, Alf, and to be honest,… — Mark Jackman Copy Share Image
Healthy fiction, no matter how wildly it may depart from the material order, teaches us to love ourselves in a wholesome manner… — Michael O'Brien Copy Share Image
“Her eyes were a rich dark brown that were so deep, they reminded me of my sleepless nights, awake, staring into complete… — Cristina Martin Copy Share Image
With the historical fictions, I was already doing so much research, and so much of the stories was anchored by historical truth… — Debra Dean Copy Share Image
War has always been a part of science fiction. Even before the birth of SF as a standalone genre in 1926, speculative… — Paul Di Filippo Copy Share Image
“Before we go on from here, I just want to say," he paused and took a step closer to me and reached… — S.G. Holster Copy Share Image
“He was sure people detested accountants; they were boring. In fact, he had put down his profession as an airline pilot on… — Max Nowaz Copy Share Image
We thought a magazine, even a self proclaimed literary review, had to be involved in politics. We felt sex was healthy and… — Barney Rosset Copy Share Image
“I've always felt sad for people who don't read fiction; they only get to live one life.” — Jack Tyler Copy Share Image
It wasn't a decision to become a writer. I wanted to become a writer of crime fiction. I was very specific. — Michael Connelly Copy Share Image
"The Wolfpack" is a real life clash of life and fiction and the saving power of brotherhood and make-believe. — James Franco Copy Share Image
The danger that may really threaten (crime fiction) is that soon there will be more writers than readers — Jacques Barzun Copy Share Image
Science fiction writers, I am sorry to say, really do not know anything. — Philip K. Dick Copy Share Image
Whether it's fiction or nonfiction, writing takes me to another world. — Leonard Mlodinow Copy Share Image
“Evangeline," he sighed. "It ain't ever goan to be easy with you, is it?” — Kresley Cole Copy Share Image
Apparently I’ve been typecast in science fiction: I’m a Russian bisexual telepathic Jew. — Claudia Christian Copy Share Image
I write fiction because it's a way of making statements I can disown. — Tom Stoppard Copy Share Image
“I wasn’t in the mood for a fight, but fights weren’t always conveniently scheduled. (Jessica)” — Shannon A. Thompson Copy Share Image
'Watchmen' is not only the greatest comic ever written, it's a really important work of fiction. — Gerard Way Copy Share Image
But please remember: this is only a work of fiction. The truth, as always, will be far stranger. — Arthur C. Clarke Copy Share Image
