All Richard North Patterson Quotes
- Writing is rewriting. A writer must learn to deepen characters, trim writing, intensify scenes. To fall in love with the first draft to the point… Cannot Change
- Write what you care about and understand. Writers should never try to outguess the marketplace in search of a salable idea; the simple truth is… All
- The rulings of the past do not always apply in the present. Always Apply
- The only judgment that truly matters is the final judgment. Final
- The writer must always leave room for the characters to grow and change. If you move your characters from plot point to plot point, like… Always Leave