Writer Quotes

4019 Writer quotes by 2168 unique authors

In times when religious or political faith or hope predominates, the writer functions totally in unison with society, and expresses society's feelings, beliefs, and hopes… — Juan Goytisolo
It's a dead give away of an inexperienced writer if every character speaks with the same voice — Colleen McCullough
My theory is that I decided to be a writer when I was about seven, but of course it is not as simple as that.… — Margaret Mahy
Every writer has to find their own way into writing. — Margaret Mahy
Alafair Burke understands the criminal mind. Long Gone is both an education and an entertainment of the first order. This is a very clever and… — Karin Slaughter
Absolutely breathtaking, nail-biting, and edge-of-your-seat. Michael Koryta is a master at maintaining suspense and a hell of a good writer. THOSE WHO WISH ME DEAD… — Nelson DeMille
It's commonly said that people who've been ill in childhood and who've had an upset education never really regret that they do. It means that… — John Keegan
Sometimes I wish I were a character in a book and there was a writer out there giving me things to say. — James Howe
Any time a writer thinks he has all the answers to how someone should talk or react or end a scene, it's a spontaneity-killer. — Bruce Campbell
A certain slightly cruel disregard for the feelings of living people is simply part of the package. I think a writer, if hes any good,… — Michael Cunningham
I'd love to see more women working as directors and producers. Today it's almost impossible to do it unless you are an actress or writer… — Ida Lupino
The writer, like a swimmer caught by an undertow, is borne in an unexpected direction. He is carried to a subject which has awaited him--a… — Elizabeth Bowen
Ive never seen myself as a fantasy writer-ever. — Jonathan Carroll
Without the local library in my neighborhood, I don’t think I would have grown up to be a writer or a teacher. — Sharon M. Draper
A good writer wants from us — or has no right to ask more than — intelligence, good faith and time. — John Jeremiah Sullivan
I came to the conclusion that I am not a fiction writer. — Tim LaHaye
A writer must have all the confidence in the world when writing the first draft and none whatsoever when editing subsequent drafts. — T. Davis Bunn
I don't like to call myself a feminist writer. I say I'm a feminist, but I don't write to propagate an ism, — Shashi Deshpande
Even though I don't write about things that come from my life because I'm lucky, and I live in a great place with great kids… — Jodi Picoult
You don't have to be crazy to be a writer, but it certainly does help — Mary Jo Putney
I find myself very, very happy to be a weird writer. — Rachel
Many times, what people call 'writer's block' is the confusion that happens when a writer has a great idea, but their writing skill is not… — Pearl Cleage
Every time we walk along a beach some ancient urge disturbs us so that we find ourselves shedding shoes and garments or scavenging among seaweed… — Loren Eiseley
This fear is one of the horrors of an author's life. Where does work come from? What chance, what small episode will start the chain… — Carson McCullers
Sara Creasy is a new writer to watch, and Song of Scarabaeus is a novel to read and enjoy. . . . The biological speculation… — Vonda N. McIntyre

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