Writer Quotes by James Scott Bell

8 Writer quotes by James Scott Bell

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James Scott Bell shares his take on the writer’s life in eight concise reflections. These snippets capture his practical wisdom and the occasional spark of inspiration that fuels anyone who puts words on a page.

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My philosophy on writing books is that if you learn only one new thing, or even get a new take on something…

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“At some point you’re going to have to formulate your copy, and if you do it early, it will keep you from…

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Superb historical romance, with a spiritual theme woven seamlessly throughout. I much enjoyed The Covered Deep and look forward to more from…

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Every hour you spend writing is an hour you don't spend worrying about your writing.

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Write like you're in love. Edit like you're in charge.

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In fact, one could argue that the skill of the fiction writer boils down to the ability to exploit intensity.

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“Today I resolve to take writing seriously, to keep going and never stop, to learn everything I can and make it as…

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If you can write each day, do it, and meet a quota. Minimum 350 words a day. A baboon can do 350…

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Status, worry and comparison are ways to madness, not victory.

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Many writers struggle with exposition in their novels. Often they heap it on in large chunks of straight narrative. Back story – what happens…

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“The exclamation point is a loud party-goer, demanding attention. Overdone, it can be annoying.”

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“At this point in the story, the character looks at himself. He takes stock of where he is in the conflict and––depending on the…

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The thing I do at the beginning is a "voice journal," a free form doc that is the character speaking to me. I just…

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“Dwight Swain, the great writing teacher, once said that the secret of excitement is to go deeper into your characters. Create more backstory, more…

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Think of it as the Doorway of No Return. The feeling must be that your lead character, once she passes through, cannot go home…

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“A good story transports the reader to a new place via experience. Not through arguments or facts, but through the illusion that life is…

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The most important rule: Do not, I repeat, do not censor yourself in any way. Leave your editorial mind out of the loop. Just…

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My philosophy on writing books is that if you learn only one new thing, or even get a new take on something you already…

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“At some point you’re going to have to formulate your copy, and if you do it early, it will keep you from writing a…

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“Transformation is about change, and change needs to be proven. People can talk a good game. Someone can say he's sorry for stealing and…

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Superb historical romance, with a spiritual theme woven seamlessly throughout. I much enjoyed The Covered Deep and look forward to more from its author!

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