Writing a book is a horrible, exhausting struggle, like a long bout of some painful illness. — George Orwell Copy Share Image
Writers learn their craft, above all, from the work of other writers. From reading. — Marie Arana Copy Share Image
The first sentence cant be written until the final sentence is written. — Joyce Carol Oates Copy Share Image
I've discovered writers by reading books left in airplane seats and weird hotels. — Lee Child Copy Share Image
When I look back, I am so impressed again with the life-giving power of literature. — Maya Angelou Copy Share Image
Don't be dismayed by the opinions of editors, or critics. They are only the traffic cops of the arts. — Gene Fowler Copy Share Image
You must find time for reading, or surrender yourself to self-chosen ignorance. — Confucius Copy Share Image
Writers, because they write, are condemned never to be readers of their own stories...The memory of first putting a story into words… — Elena Ferrante Copy Share Image
As an actor, I know immediately if I'm saying a word that doesn't feel right coming out of my mouth, and I… — Scott Foley Copy Share Image
I tell writers to keep reading, reading, reading. Read widely and deeply. And I tell them not to give up even after… — Anita Diament Copy Share Image
“All of us are writers reading other people's writing, turning pages or clicking to the next screen with pleasure and admiration. All… — Pamela Paul Copy Share Image
There is more treasure in books than in all the pirates' loot on Treasure Island... — Walt Disney Copy Share Image
Editors never buy manuscripts that are left on the closet shelf at home. — John W. Campbell Copy Share Image
The Six Golden Rules of Writing: Read, read, read, and write, write, write. — Ernest Gaines Copy Share Image
As a writer reading, I came to realize the obvious: the subject of the dream is the dreamer. — Toni Morrison Copy Share Image
Poetry is when you make new things familiar and familiar things new — Rory Sutherland Copy Share Image
