Book Quote by Nicholas A. Basbanes

“Only when a book is written out of passion is there much hope of its being read with passion.”

— Jean Fritz

Passion doesn't come from business or books or even a connection with another person. It is a connection to your own life force, the…

— Jennifer James

A passion for any novel, and any character, can crystallise your ideas when you really need to be as open as possible as a…

— Romola Garai

When I'm given a role, I'm consumed by a passion to bring to life a character that exists only on paper. I mull over…

— Radha Ravi

“An author’s strong belief and enthusiasm will affect the writing of the book and often the publisher’s commitment to it.”

— Sterling Lord

I want to offer a word of encouragement to authors: You have to feel called to the message of your book enough that you…

— Jud Wilhite

Cultivate an appreciation and passion for books. I’m using passion in the fullest sense of the word: a deep, fervent emotion, a state of…

— Cassandra King

A ridiculous passion which hath no being but in play-books and romances.

— Jonathan Swift

I always counsel aspiring novelists that passion is the most important quality for a writer to possess - technique can be taught, but that…

— Lisa Kleypas

Character is one of the truly great and underrated aspects of being successful. Passion is important too.

— Teddy Atlas

Reading a novel in which all characters illustrate patience, hard work, chastity, and delayed gratification could be a pretty dull experience.

— Thomas Perry

“Passion can sometimes bring out qualities in a person that they never knew they possessed.”

— Lisa Desrochers