Intimate Quote by William Zinsser

A writer is obviously at his most natural and relaxed when he writes in the first person. Writing is a personal transaction between two…

— William Zinsser

Writing is a communication.

— Theodore Sturgeon

“Writing is defined as "a conversation with no one and yet with everyone.”

— Neil Postman

“Writing is like making love. Connecting with another person's mind is the deepest form of penetration.”

— Shawn Stern

“Writing is like sex. First you do it for love, then you do it for your friends, and then you do it for money.”

— Virginia Woolf

Writing is an act of generosity toward other people.

— Fay Weldon

“Writing is communicating with an unknown intimate who is always available, the way the faithful turn to God.”

— Ariel Levy

Writing is like prostitution. First you do it for love, and then for a few close friends, and then for money.

— Moliere

Writing with a partner is, in some ways, an easy but odd process. Two people come into a room and look to each other…

— Barry Levinson

Writing is an act of cherishing... It is an act of love.

— Julia Cameron

“Writing is a little bit like prostitution. First you do it for love. Then you do it for a few friends. Then you do…

— Molière

Writing is thinking on paper.

— William Zinsser