Becomes Quote by Cyril Connolly

The true function of a writer is to produce a masterpiece and no other task is of any consequence.

— Cyril Connolly

The function of a writer is to make sense of life. It is such a mystery, it changes all the time, like the light.

— Nadine Gordimer

The idea of being productive, the idea of producing many books is going to lead you toward you becoming a better and better writer.

— Walter Mosley

For a true writer each book should be a new beginning, where he tries again for something that is beyond attainment.

— Ernest Hemingway

“Writing is emblematic art form, which means that the book will never be any greater than the writer’s ability to perceive, classify, and describe…

— Kilroy J. Oldster

Why does the writing make us chase the writer? Why can't we leave well enough alone? Why aren't the books enough?

— Julian Barnes

“All we can do is write, but its up to the reader to decide if we wrote masterpieces or empty silliness, and there is…

— Uma Nnenna

“Writing is enormously satisfying, a little difficult at times, but rewarding, especially when someone really loves the book - that is the ultimate joy.”

— A.H. Richardson

The real skill of being a writer is being able to take your inspired moments, and make them work as a whole, through the…

— Nick Blaemire

Many writers are afraid of writing something bad, so they dont try or give up when their efforts dont lead to a masterpiece right…

— Lauren Tarshis

Readers want a good book; it's a writer's job to give it to them.

— Sylvia Day

The book is a form in which some of the greatest masterpieces that mankind has ever achieved are expressed;

— David Gelernter