Articles Quote by Barack Obama

If I haven't any talent for writing books or newspaper articles, well, then I can always write for myself.

— Anne Frank

Nowadays I'm not even sure if newspapers take into account whether a person is a good writer.

— Bob Schieffer

I've always enjoyed writing, I graduated with a degree in English; I've done bits of journalism

— Michael York

I loved English, and I did very well in it. A lot of teachers encouraged me to write, and because of that, it later…

— Sharon Creech

If I were really fluent and born into the English language, I would probably become a greater writer.

— Chath Piersath

If you're a good journalist, you can probably be a good screenwriter or novelist. That skillset travels.

— Cord Jefferson

Perhaps it would be better not to be a writer, but if you must, then write.

— J. B. Priestley

I was an English major in college, took a ton of creative writing courses, and was a newspaper reporter for 10 years.

— Jennifer Weiner

Early on, it's good to develop the ability to write. Learning to write is a useful exercise, even if what you're writing about is…

— Walter Gilbert

I studied to be a journalist, but I don't think I would have made a very good one. I don't have the work ethic.

— Ben Howard

I have quite good general knowledge and I had a very drilled education from an early age. I do know more than most people.…

— Giles Coren

Write. Don't talk about writing. Don't tell me about your wonderful story ideas. Don't give me a bunch of "somedays." Plant your ass and…

— Glen Cook