Books Quote by Sigrid Nunez

Sit down every day and DO IT. Writing is a self-taught craft; the more you work at it, the more skilled you become. And…

— Lois Duncan

To be a writer you should read, write and talk to people, hear their knowledge, hear their problems. Be a good listener. The rest…

— Jean Craighead George

Gather knowledge about the craft of writing. Immerse yourself in the art of it. Then write. Write yourself silly. Write yourself mad. Write yourself…

— Elizabeth George

If you are interested in writing, get out and live your life! Do a lot. See a lot. Keep your eyes and ears open.…

— Wendelin Van Draanen

The best way to become a writer is to go off and write.

— Ernest Hemingway

My advice for aspiring writers is threefold.First, read as much as possible, both within and outside the genre you arem working in. By reading…

— Vera Nazarian

If you want to be a writer, I have two pieces of advice. One is to be a reader. I think that's one of…

— S. E. Hinton

If you want to be a writer, write a little bit every day. Pay attention to the world around you. Stories are hiding, waiting…

— Kate DiCamillo

If you want to write, do two things - read lots of books and also, in your own writing, practise. Just write and write…

— Alexander McCall Smith

Be prepared to work hard to be a writer.

— Sandra Brown

“Dedication. DEDICATION. That is the only way to become a writer. Write every day. Write until your fingers bleed, your eyes bleed, your soul…

— Belle DiMonté

Learn as much as you can. Take every opportunity to learn about writing, whether it’s through classes, workshops, whatever is available to you. This…

— Theodora Goss