“There are three elements of good writing: Effect, Eloquence, and Affect. One because economic use of words makes reading easy, another because… — Stephen Hagelin Copy Share Image
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“...I’ve never understood the logic that says a work doesn’t need to be judged on the quality of its writing or characters… — Glen Hirshberg Copy Share Image
“All writers are vain, selfish, and lazy, and at the very bottom of their motives there lies a mystery. Writing a book… — George Orwell Copy Share Image
“Writing structure is logical. Writing method at its best is instinctive. That way you get the benefits of both styles - improvisation… — Stewart Stafford Copy Share Image
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“I like to think I’ve written something worth reading when I cry the tears of the characters.” — Carla H. Krueger Copy Share Image