Art Quote by William Saroyan

“Art stands on the shoulders of craft, which means that to get to the art, you must master the craft. If you want to…

— Ann Patchett

“I think trying to write is a religious exercise. You are trying to understand life, and you can only get the illusion of doing…

— Peter Taylor

“Writing is a unique art-form. You are painting a detailed image in someone's mind, and it will be different for every single reader.”

— Giuseppe Bianco

“No one can teach you how to write. A writer writes, plain and simple. You improve by doing.”

— Scott Ciencin

“What is the essence of the art of writing? Part One: Have something to say. Part Two: Say it well.”

— Edward Abbey

How do you write? You write, man, you write, that's how, and you do it the way the old English walnut tree puts forth…

— William Saroyan

“Art stands on the shoulders of craft, which means that to get to the art you must master the craft. If you want to…

— Ann Patchett

“Writing is a craft and needs constant practice.”

— Patricia Highsmith

“Writing is more than a craft; it is a way of life. Everything you see or do becomes part of what you write.”

— H.P. Oliver

“Don't ask yourself if your talented - others answer that question. And if people do accept what you write, let your only conclusion be…

— Lyuben Dilov

“Writing is a simple but elusive art,” he said. “To write is to describe. Describe accurately and respectfully. And perhaps passionately.”

— Josh Farrar

“You can learn to write by writing.”

— Lailah Gifty Akita