“The dangerous pileup of modifiers is a hallmark of Joel's rhetorical style.” — Michael Pollan Copy Share Image
There is a musical rhythm to great writing, especially if it's performed correctly. — Richard LaGravenese Copy Share Image
There is no such thing as great writing - there is only great re-writing! — Ernest Hemingway Copy Share Image
Great writing attracts great actors. It attracts money. Without a great script, you have nothing. — Andy Garcia Copy Share Image
It's just lovely to be involved in a movie that does go back to the basics - characters and great writing. — Clive Owen Copy Share Image
“I intend to put up with nothing that I can put down." [ Letter to J. Beauchamp Jones , August 8, 1839]” — Edgar Allan Poe Copy Share Image
I just like to go where the material is, whether that's TV, or movies, or the stage. As long as it's great… — Sarah Shahi Copy Share Image
“It is very important to accept your own darkness when you want to grow in the light.” — Pradip Bendkule Copy Share Image
“...the grocery store poets do everything they can to encourage us in our willing suspension of disbelief.” — Michael Pollan Copy Share Image
I would advise anyone who aspires to a writing career that before developing his talent he would be wise to develop a… — Harper Lee Copy Share Image
There is a mystery in all great writing and that mystery does not dissect out. It continues and is always valid. — Ernest Hemingway Copy Share Image
“Hirsch followed Erica Woodhead back to her mother-in-law’s house, learned that Audrey McRae knew nothing about any shotgun, said goodbye to Sergeant… — Garry Disher Copy Share Image
When your story is ready for rewrite, cut it to the bone. Get rid of every ounce of excess fat. This is… — Stephen King Copy Share Image
The thing I respond to the most is just great writing, interesting characters. I like to think that there is something fun… — Marin Ireland Copy Share Image
Nothing teaches great writing like the very best books do. Yet, good teachers often help students cross that bridge, and I have… — Julia Glass Copy Share Image
I was opposed to doing TV for a long time because I thought the quality of writing wasn't very strong, as opposed… — Peter Dinklage Copy Share Image
“In truly good writing no matter how many times you read it you do not know how it is done. That is… — Ernest Hemingway Copy Share Image
As much as I revere great writing, and am still humbled by it, literary activities are no longer esoteric to me. When… — Jonathan Lethem Copy Share Image
I try to write in a way where you care deeply what the next paragraph will be. I hear the rhythm of… — Neil deGrasse Tyson Copy Share Image
“There is a topic being left unaddressed, and Belwether is starting to feel his way around its edges, like a man sizing… — Mick Herron Copy Share Image
“He found her seated on her veranda steps, picking grass seeds out of a pair of old khaki army socks. About sixty,… — Garry Disher Copy Share Image
“My ideas and judgment proceed only gropingly, faltering, tripping, and stumbling; and when I have gone as far as I can, I… — Montaigne Copy Share Image
“Things get worse. When Mum is drugged and sad and singing tunes from the Roger Whittaker album every night, that is one… — Alexandra Fuller Copy Share Image
I write less about alcohol, less and less and less. You 're an addict - so of course you write about the… — Sherman Alexie Copy Share Image
“Before I could get my bearings he was on top of me and shoving my face down into the dirt. He was… — Tana French Copy Share Image
First of all, anything Ryan Murphy is a part of is a good idea to be a part of. He's got just… — Mark Salling Copy Share Image
“I have a sense of exile from thought, a nostalgia of the quiet room and balanced mind. I am a writer, and… — Raymond Chandler Copy Share Image
Write freely and as rapidly as possible and throw the whole thing on paper. — John Steinbeck Copy Share Image
Great is the art of beginning, but greater is the art of ending. — Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Copy Share Image
“We should…” Dawes chewed the inside of her cheek as if she’d stored words there for winter. “We should be prepared for… — Leigh Bardugo Copy Share Image
Keep a small can of WD-40 on your desk-away from any open flames-to remind yourself that if you don't write daily, you… — George Singleton Copy Share Image
“Great writing requires great doubt and great self-confidence. One without the other inspires mediocrity.” — Chloe Thurlow Copy Share Image
I haven't ever found any great writing on that wonderful and often unappreciated art form, the insult. — Dick Cavett Copy Share Image
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