“Many writers write because they’ve been there, seen that, did it and burnt their fingers” — Bangambiki Habyarimana Copy Share Image
Some writers - most, I suspect - write in isolation. I think I'd always found that quite difficult. — Michael Morpurgo Copy Share Image
There's a great freedom in writing by yourself. You can write anything you want. — Walter Becker Copy Share Image
If you have to pay the bills, and you write something you're not proud of, use a pen-name for that. — Dean Koontz Copy Share Image
I would write ads for deodorants or labels for catsup bottles if I had to. — John Updike Copy Share Image
The fact that I have been successful merely means that I can write and illustrate in my own way. — Hugh Lofting Copy Share Image
One of my main decisions when accepting the job of Children's Laureate was that I must continue working on picture books. If… — Anthony Browne Copy Share Image
I can write pretty much anywhere if you give me time and some quiet. The home is not usually the best place… — Harlan Coben Copy Share Image
'Made it as a writer'? I'm still wondering if I've made it as a writer. I've made it as a published writer… — Eric Brown Copy Share Image
Keep at it! The one talent that's indispensable to a writer is persistence. You must write the book, else there is no… — Tom Clancy Copy Share Image
“Write your dreams in journal,note book, card or on a cork. When you pen down your dreams, an a inner strength and… — Lailah Gifty Akita Copy Share Image
So I really began as a failed poet - although when I first wanted to be a writer, I learned to write… — Nicholson Baker Copy Share Image
I think it's more helpful to keep your books sort of a singular focus. Get it said, get it said well, fascinate… — Larry Winget Copy Share Image
“I write not for the sake of glory. Not for the sake of fame. Not of the sake of success. But for… — Rachel Scott Copy Share Image
You wake up, your life is discipline: there's kids, breakfast, lunch box, go to work, discipline, organization, guests. Imagine the semi-final of… — Rene Redzepi Copy Share Image
Write what you want to write, write what people want to hear, and write about what they're going through, because if you… — Luke Combs Copy Share Image
I was kind of an outsider growing up, and I preferred reading to being with other kids. When I was about seven,… — Ann Hood Copy Share Image
My process is surprisingly straightforward. I find myself with little to do over a stretch of time and I say, "I should… — Michael Ian Black Copy Share Image
Write as precisely and as lucidly and as richly as you can about what you find truly mysterious and irreducible about human… — Paul Harding Copy Share Image
People don't get involved with local charities or politics because they think it's hard to make a difference and the problem feels… — Monica Ali Copy Share Image
I started writing - I began my career at the age of 20, on April 1st, 1965, when... My sister was going… — August Wilson Copy Share Image
I can't divorce myself from my childhood. I try to write as much fiction as I possibly can, but there are so… — Jeff Kinney Copy Share Image
I'd like to write some songs that are so good that nobody understands them. Not even myself. — Townes Van Zandt Copy Share Image
I write a story as if it were a letter to someone and essentially, that's what you do. — Theodore Sturgeon Copy Share Image
With the story of your life, you dont get to write the whole book, just your character. — Olivia Munn Copy Share Image
From when I was a kid I wanted to write. It was so important to me that I was writing my own… — Emeli Sande Copy Share Image
I wanted to write a novel. At 12 I knew, I am a writer. I said it to nobody. — Peter Bichsel Copy Share Image
I'm looking for a guy who makes you want to dance and write poetry all day long. — Angela Sarafyan Copy Share Image
It would be fun to write with Adele, actually. She seems like a fun girl to write with. — Kris Allen Copy Share Image
I have a very solo career. I only write with people that I really adore. — Jenny Eclair Copy Share Image
“When I write, I feel like an armless leg less man with a crayon in his mouth.” — Vonnegut Copy Share Image
I wish I could remember how to write a play. I can't remember how they happened. — Tom Stoppard Copy Share Image
I dare you all to write one more thing that you won't say to my face. — Marilyn Manson Copy Share Image
