Bits Quote by Robert Cormier

A writer has to take all the risks of putting down what he sees.

— James A. Baldwin

It's easy, after all, not to be a writer. Most people aren't writers, and very little harm comes to them.

— Julian Barnes

There are three things that make a person a writer: inspiration, perspiration and desperation.

— Harlan Coben

“The danger that keeps me just a little frightened with every book I write, however, is that I’ll overreach myself once too often and…

— Orson Scott Card

If you want to be a writer-stop talking about it and sit down and write!

— Jackie Collins

You have to have a somewhat cold heart to be a writer.

— Susanna Kaysen

The most important thing for aspiring writers is for them to give themselves permission to be brave on the page, to write in the…

— Cheryl Strayed

If you want to be a good writer, make sure you read. I'm amazed by how many people don't bother to do that.

— Mitch Albom

“If you want to write you need to be able to take risks – in your life and in your writing. If you only…

— Roselle Angwin

The best thing about being a writer is it gives you readers who understand your deepest feelings and fears.

— Katherine Paterson

You have to live in order to have something to write about - you get caught up in moviemaking and celebrities and money, and…

— John Patrick Shanley

Perhaps it would be better not to be a writer, but if you must, then write.

— J. B. Priestley