Quote by John Larkin

“Writing takes a pen, a sheet of paper and, to start with, just the shadow of an idea.”

— Françoise Sagan

“A piece of writing has to start somewhere, go somewhere, and sit down when it gets there.”

— John McPhee

“Writing is about taking everyday observations, things which people see almost every day of their lives, and yet bringing it to their attention for…

— Jamie L. Harding

“Writing is easy. You only need to stare at a blank piece of paper until drops of blood form on your forehead.”

— Gene Fowler

“Writing is a solitary business. It’s just you and your characters and a blank page you need to fill.”

— Shannon Celebi

“paper from the drawer and started to write:”

— Catherine Woods

“All I need to do is place my pen against paper and your love writes for me.”

— Kamand Kojouri

“Words are life set down on paper.”

— Paulo Coelho

“If they give you lined paper, write the other way.”

— William Carlos Williams

“don't talk about all the things you're going to write; put pen to paper instead.”

— Shirley Johnson

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

— Christy Hall