Clear Quote by Lloyd Levitin

We're professionals, and we know we want to write.

— Maria Brink

In Sydney, I gave what was billed as a masterclass to bright students of writing at the University of Sydney. But the term 'masterclass'…

— Justin Cartwright

“Being a successful student is about more than reading, writing, and 'rithmetic. It's about being a skilled negotiator, a keen observer, and a master…

— Stefanie Weisman

“Writing is such a solitary occupation that it takes a long time to build up a group of professional peers with whom you genuinely…

— Sara Sheridan

At this stage, my chief professional goal is simply to keep on writing and making a living at it.

— Fred Saberhagen

“Writing requires discipline, detailed thinking, good communication skills, a plan of action, clear vision, and a passion for people. CMT Stibbe”

— C.M.T. Stibbe

“Professional writers write to fit”

— Pamela Glass Kelly

Vigorous writing is concise.

— William Strunk, Jr

“Writing requires a prolong period of academic education supplemented by studiously scrutinizing society and its customs. Writers also analyze their own nature and physical…

— Kilroy J. Oldster

I'm of the school 'Write what you know.' You can educate yourself, but the best writing usually comes from the heart.

— Terrence McNally

Undergraduate writers seem to be, in a way, more open to letting themselves just write.

— David Means

“Do you know how you can tell a professional writer from an amateur?" "No." "An amateur worries about the work before starting. A professional…

— Avi