Compassion Quote by James Patterson

I'm a storyteller; I write what I want to read.

— Jackie Collins

I'm not writing great literature. I'm writing commercial fiction for people to enjoy the stories and to like the characters.

— Kathy Reichs

I am not a great prose stylist. I'm a storyteller. There are thousands of people who don't like what I do. Fortunately, there are…

— James Patterson

I've always wanted to be a novelist, so I just try to write really great narrative.

— Peter Heller

I have great stories. I am going to write a book.

— Carlene Carter

I've always wanted to be a writer. Ever since I learned to read, I've wanted to share stories with others the way my favorite…

— Jennifer Chiaverini

I don't look at myself as a writer; I am a storyteller.

— Vikas Swarup

Being a novelist, you can roam around with a story and indulge yourself.

— Gillian Flynn

Of course I want the things I write to reflect well on me or anyone who might feel represented by me, but also, I'm…

— Jenny Zhang

If you want to be a good writer, make sure you read. I'm amazed by how many people don't bother to do that.

— Mitch Albom

First and foremost, I consider myself a storyteller. And I'm endlessly fascinated with people, with what they do and why... and how they feel…

— Debbie Macomber

I think the way you become a good storyteller is to read a lot of stories and evaluate them in your own mind.

— Stan Lee