Desire Quote by Dani Shapiro

We have this idea that we need to be in the mood to write. We don't.

— Julia Cameron

There are millions of ways to not be writing. You say you're not in the mood, you'll pick it up tomorrow.

— Rod Serling

Everybody just needs to realize that when you write something you're just in one mood. I was told I needed to write it and…

— Bradford Cox

“Doing it all the time, whether or not we are in the mood, gives us ownership of our writing ability. It takes it out…

— Julia Cameron

Having the urge to write is one thing; acting on it is another.

— Roy Peter Clark

I think the best mood for writing is a heavy feeling that's a little bit removed from you. Sometimes I feel very self-indulgent and…

— Perfume Genius

Much of the activity we think of as writing is, actually, getting ready to write.

— Gail Godwin

Don't fall into the trap of having to have everything perfect to write or wait until the mood strikes you. If you want it…

— Kim Harrison

I used to write when I was in the mood or felt inspired. Anymore, I write whether I feel inspired or not. It's a…

— Donald Miller

When I was in college or working, I had the luxury of writing on whatever subject. Now, I'm in the business, I have a…

— Anupam Roy

Don't wait until you're 'in the mood.' Get into the mood by writing.

— Margaret Atwood

I'm very finicky about when I'm in the right mood to write. So most days, I find some excuse not to do anything.

— Ned Beauman