Doris Betts

(1932–2012) Writer United States

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Doris Betts was a writer from the United States, best known for The river to Pickle Beach.

Quick Facts About Doris Betts

Born: June 4, 1932
Died: April 21, 2012
Nationality: United States
Profession: Writer
Notable works: The river to Pickle Beach

About Doris Betts

Doris Betts was a short story writer, novelist, essayist and Alumni Distinguished Professor Emerita at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She was the author of three short story collections and six novels.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Guggenheim Fellowship North Carolina Award for Literature

Quotes by Doris Betts

“[when]asked, “What should I do if I want to become a writer?” “Well,” Doris said, with that steely twinkle in her dark…

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Dark eyes

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The whole creative process...is putting opposites together into something that wasn't there before.

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Creative

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My best advice for you, honey, is to stop if you possibly can! And if you just can’t, then get ready to…

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Advice

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All one needs to write a story is one feeling and four walls.

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Feelings

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If you are going to be underestimated by people who speak more rapidly, the temptation is to speak slowly and strategically and…

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People

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“Often our students see nothing about religious faith except the lowest common denominator. They see nothing but TV evangelists and fools, and…

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Common denominator

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