Chicago Quote by Carl Sandburg

I spent 20 years of my career primarily being a writer for hire.

— Frank Darabont

I may not have become a good writer, but I managed to make a living out of writing.

— Ruskin Bond

After seven years of writing - and working many jobs to support my family - I finally got published.

— Lloyd Alexander

I love being able to be a writer. That's what I moved to New York to be.

— John Searles

I've wanted to be a writer since I was four years old!

— Susan Cain

I've discovered my vocation. I want to be a writer.

— Paulo Coelho

I've carved out a career for myself really as a writer.

— Tori Amos

I've wanted to be a writer since I was, like, 10.

— Andrew Sean Greer

I am a writer. I could not afford to take 15 months off from my writing career to play detective.

— James Ellroy

“As a nonfiction writer you must get on the plane. If the subject interests you, go after it, even if it's in the next…

— Meg Lukens Noonan

I opted for a freelance writing career. I was lucky enough to have the means to do it.

— Matt Ridley

First and foremost, I am a writer. That's what I have spent my life doing.

— Gyles Brandreth