I am suspicious of writers who go looking for issues to address. Writers are neither preachers nor journalists. Journalists know much more than most writers about what's going on in the world. And if you want to change things, you… — A. S. Byatt Copy Share Image
Writers are looking for a story. Using your own life as the basis for a story gives it an association with reality that's a wonderful starting point. — Melvyn Bragg Copy Share Image
