For me, the optimum circumstances for writing a book are those of stultifying routine. — Lisa Jewell Copy Share Image
“I'm writing a book. I'm almost finished. I numbered the pages. Now all I have to do is fill them in.” — Steven Wright Copy Share Image
Unlike writing a book, which can take several years, baking is instant gratification. — Jenna Blum Copy Share Image
I'm writing a book and working on my one-woman show, Learning To Be Human. — Shirley Knight Copy Share Image
“I can’t go back to what we had in childhood. I can’t relive those times, retrace my tracks and undo what’s been… — Patti Callahan Henry Copy Share Image
I can't imagine writing a book without some strong female characters, unless that was a demand of the setting. — William Gibson Copy Share Image
Everyday I'm writing a new quote.. but now I'm writing a book everyday.. a book of magic and spells to solve every… — Avi ItaLlica Copy Share Image
When you're done [with writing a book], people tell you "Well, gee, I'm not interested." "Great, I'm glad I sat down and… — Lewis Black Copy Share Image
I get absolutely ruthless in my own way about not doing anything else when I am trying to concentrate on writing a… — Jane Jacobs Copy Share Image
Writing a book is like running a marathon. You need to be fit to do it, mentally and, as far as possible,… — Catherine Mayer Copy Share Image
The fact of the matter is that you should really stop concerning yourself with writing a book because anyone can write a… — Ashly Lorenzana Copy Share Image
When I'm writing a book, I draw from my immediate experience, and my books are therefore almost a snapshot of where I… — Maria Semple Copy Share Image
The trouble with calling a book a novel, well, it's not like I'm writing the same book all the time, but there… — Aleksandar Hemon Copy Share Image
When I'm really plugged in I find it difficult to write. It's like digging a well. If you make a void, something… — Mohsin Hamid Copy Share Image
The good thing about writing books is that you can dream while you are awake. If it’s a real dream, you cannot… — Haruki Murakami Copy Share Image
“It's tempting to start each sentence with an apology or disclaimer. To preface everything with "In my life I've found" so that… — Jenny Lawson Copy Share Image
My advice for aspiring writers is go to New York. And if you can’t go to New York, go to the place… — Walter Kirn Copy Share Image
The process of writing a book is infinitely more important than the book that is completed as a result of the writing,… — Theodore Isaac Rubin Copy Share Image
You try to learn who you are. You work hard. You've either got it or you don't when it comes to writing… — James Ellroy Copy Share Image
How do I start writing a book? I sit there, I come up with an opening line, and then I go little… — Nick Tosches Copy Share Image
When I began my career as a cosmologist some twenty years ago, I was a convinced atheist. I never in my wildest… — Frank J. Tipler Copy Share Image
“WHEN I GOT TO HIGH SCHOOL, A MINISTER ASKED if I wanted to write an article for a church newsletter. When he… — Donald Miller Copy Share Image
“I think it’s a good idea. You can clear your head, explore Italy.” “Write a book.” I smile at the look of… — Kristen Proby Copy Share Image
“When I mentioned to a friend I was writing a book about eggs he told me to be sure to mention how… — Tim Birkhead Copy Share Image
“Now in his nineties, Spock is writing a book on spirituality. But his understanding of spirituality is a far cry from that… — Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi Copy Share Image
“Writing a book is a bit like surfing," he said. "Most of the time you're waiting. And it's quite pleasant, sitting in… — Tim Winton Copy Share Image
“I’ll use this book as an example. Because I am writing a book that attacks the nonsensical commentaries of our current moral… — Xavier Lastra Copy Share Image
“In the world of my imagination, Esther was still my companion, and her love gave me the strength to go forward and… — Paulo Coelho Copy Share Image
I'm writing a book on anger management. ALL OF YOU ARE GOING TO BUY IT OR ELSE! — Nikhil Saluja Copy Share Image
It's the same thing in a way, although writing a book is a very solitary thing. — Neil Jordan Copy Share Image
“No one can tell you what you can and cannot put in your book. So be brave and just write!” — Chrys Fey Copy Share Image