Acquire Quote by Judith Barrington

By reading a lot of novels in a variety of genres, and asking questions, it's possible to learn how things are done - the…

— Nicholas Sparks

Every artist wants an audience, and it's incredible to me how books take on a life of their own and reach people whom you…

— Anthony Doerr

I think there's a time as a writer when you want to see the best things in life, and you go out wherever you…

— Tori Amos

The way to learn about a writer is to read the text. Or texts.

— Annie Dillard

Composers don't just sit in a room and write things that are in their heads, they actually listen to a lot of music, pop…

— Hilary Hahn

Read a lot. But read as a writer, to see how other writers are doing it. And make your knowledge of literature in English…

— Theodora Goss

Composers, like authors, have a lot in common. Our main goal is to connect with the listener emotionally.

— Ken Hill

“You should all know how to read music. It's as basic to understanding the composer's reaction as knowing how to read words on a…

— Jennifer Laurens

I don't go to concerts much. I've heard everything. When I do go to movies, I walk out half the time. As for literature,…

— Ned Rorem

I really enjoy English and poetry and writing classes. You do get writer's block when you're writing music, and having inspiration from other great…

— Taylor Momsen

I've always been interested in both writing and music. When I first started getting published, I also worked as rehearsal pianist for the Boston…

— William Sleator

I have learned as much about writing about my people by listening to blues and jazz and spirituals as I have by reading novels.

— Ernest Gaines