Writer Quotes by R. L. Stine

At least I can write.

— R. L. Stine

Normally, I spend a week on the outline and take two weeks to write the book.

— R. L. Stine

When I write, I try to think back to what I was afraid of or what was scary to me, and try…

— R. L. Stine

I believe that kids as well as adults are entitled to books of no socially redeeming value.

— R. L. Stine

I have a cheat-sheet for each one of my characters about their personality, the way they look, etc. So there is no…

— R. L. Stine

Read. Read. Read. Just don't read one type of book. Read different books by various authors so that you develop different styles.

— R. L. Stine

If you want to be a writer, don't worry so much about writing. Read as much as you can. Read as many…

— R. L. Stine

I've had a very sheltered life. What can happen to you if you stay home writing all day?

— R. L. Stine

People always ask, 'How do you write so many books?' And I say, I work a lot. I work six or seven…

— R. L. Stine

I started writing when I was 9 years old. I was like this weird kid who would just stay in my room,…

— R. L. Stine

It's hard for children's authors to be accepted when they try to write adult books. J.K. Rowling is the exception because people…

— R. L. Stine

I set a goal for myself everyday when I write - 10 pages a day - and it's much harder because I'm…

— R. L. Stine

People say, 'What advice do you have for people who want to be writers?' I say, they don't really need advice, they…

— R. L. Stine

I read everywhere. I read every day. I read on the couch with my dog in the afternoon and at night. I…

— R. L. Stine

Well, first you have to love writing. A lot of authors love having written. But I enjoy the actual writing. Beside that,…

— R. L. Stine

I haven't written a young-adult book in years. I'm also doing six 'Goosebumps' books a year now.

— R. L. Stine