Discipline Quote by Cecil Murphey

“You don’t become a good writer overnight. It takes persistence and repetition to gain mastery.”

— Israelmore Ayivor

In order to be a good writer, you've got to be a bad boss. Self-discipline and stamina are the two major arms in a…

— Leon Uris

“Most days, writing simply requires work-ethic, discipline, clarity, focus, time. Other days...it will demand absolutely everything of you.”

— Christy Hall

The mere habit of writing, of constantly keeping at it, of never giving up, ultimately teaches you how to write.

— Gabriel Fielding

Writing is a discipline: it's almost all about holding back.

— Rachel Cusk

“I've worked really hard to make myself a better writer. I don't think writing is something that comes to people naturally; it is a…

— Nathan Nixon

“There is really only one way to learn good writing: good reading and extensive writing and revising.”

— Robert Lane Greene

I'm not disciplined enough to be a writer consistently. I write when I have to.

— Vin Diesel

“Writing requires discipline, detailed thinking, good communication skills, a plan of action, clear vision, and a passion for people. CMT Stibbe”

— C.M.T. Stibbe

“No one can teach you how to write. A writer writes, plain and simple. You improve by doing.”

— Scott Ciencin

“Writing is physical work. It’s sweaty work. You can’t just will yourself to become a good writer. You really have to work at it.”

— Will Haygood

“Writing requires a prolong period of academic education supplemented by studiously scrutinizing society and its customs. Writers also analyze their own nature and physical…

— Kilroy J. Oldster