In the most self-protective of ways, I don't think about the reader when I'm writing - I just think about the story. — Elizabeth Berg Copy Share Image
I am an avid reader! As for writing, I might - someday. But we'll have to wait and see. — Zosia Mamet Copy Share Image
I try not to picture a reader when I'm writing. It's like trying to make a great table but not picturing anybody… — Sadie Jones Copy Share Image
It's insane to be a writer and not be a reader. When I'm writing I'm more likely to be reading four or… — Markus Zusak Copy Share Image
Being a librarian certainly helped me with my writing because it made me even more of a reader, and I was always… — Margaret Mahy Copy Share Image
I don't think about the reader when I'm writing, but I do when I'm editing, of course. For instance, I self-consciously didn't… — Sheila Heti Copy Share Image
I've long come to the conclusion that when people say they can't put a book down, they don't mean they're interested in… — David Malouf Copy Share Image
“So, reader, should you ever find yourself writing about the world, take care not to nibble at the many tempting symbols she… — John Barth Copy Share Image
Nice writing isn't enough. It isn't enough to have smooth and pretty language. You have to surprise the reader frequently, you can't… — Anne Bernays Copy Share Image
