Consolation Quote by Orhan Pamuk

Writing is making sense of life.

— Nadine Gordimer

“...{N}othing is harder for the developing writer than overcoming his anxiety that he is fooling himself and cheating or embarrassing his family and friends.”

— John Gardner

At least in my case, a very simple, regular, happy life makes for better writing.

— Lauren Groff

I write what I call 'novels of consolation' for people who are bright and sophisticated.

— Alan Furst

Writing is not life, but I think that sometimes it can be a way back to life.

— Stephen King

I think writers like to see how people bring their words to life, and it's always surprising. Always, no matter what, whether it's good…

— Lisa Edelstein

Writing from life is how I feel most comfortable.

— Julien Baker

“After all, nothing can be as astounding as life. Except for writing. Yes, of course, except for writing, the sole consolation.”

— Orhan Pamuk

The truth is, writing is this: hard and boring and occasionally great but usually not.

— Amy Poehler

when I talk about a writing life, I'm talking about a life in which writing is the dominant response to living.

— Julia Cameron

The great thing about writing compared to life is getting to tie things up.

— Kate Atkinson

“The written word is weak. Many people prefer life to it. Life gets your blood going, and it smells good. Writing is mere writing,…

— Annie Dillard