Able Quote by Marisha Pessl

“Never try to change the narrative structure of someone else's story, though you will certainly be tempted to, as you watch those poor souls…

— Marisha Pessl

Don't keep rewriting and polishing something if it isn't setting the world on fire: start something new instead and consider the earlier story a…

— Alastair Reynolds

Before I studied story, I was trying to write a novel, and it was terrible. It wasn't going anywhere, and I couldn't figure out…

— Donald Miller

“If you have a story to tell, put it out there. Get the thing done. No excuses. No procrastinating. No apologies. It will never…

— James Hampton

“If you don't turn your life into a story, you just become a part of someone else's story." "And what if your story doesn't…

— Terry Pratchett

“You alone own your story. Do not let another tell it, and if you find yourself in the company of one determined to rewrite…

— Jeanette LeBlanc

Try not to become disappointed if someone doesn't like a story you've written. Stick up for your ideas, but listen to what other people…

— Margaret Mahy

Tell the story that's in your heart, and don't hold back. Write a book the reader will want to melt into.

— Susan Wiggs

“It's time to take your life back from the people that are causing you pain and making you unhappy. This is your life and…

— Prince kumar

“But most critically, sweet, never try to change the narrative structure of someone else’s story, though you will certainly be tempted to, as you…

— Marisha Pessl

“Everyone tells a story about who they are in their own head. That story defines you, dictating all your actions and all your mistakes.…

— Mia Sheridan

Ultimately why I do what I do is to allow the story to affect change in people in some way.

— Da'Vine Joy Randolph