Quotable

“Novels begin not on the page, but in meditation and daydreaming—in thinking, not writing.” —Joyce Carol … Quotable Joyce Carol OatesRead more

“Many of us have this idea that we’re meant to be perfect as writers. Instead, try … Quotable Sage CohenRead more

“At some point, you have to sit down and face the page alone. At some point, … Quotable John McNallyRead more

“Secret to writing a bestseller: You write. You stop dreaming of writing. You stop talking about … Quotable Jonathan GunsonRead more

“The sooner you start the action in a scene, the more momentum it has to carry … Quotable Jordan E. RosenfeldRead more

“You can have your book or you can have your excuses. You can’t have both.” —Amanda … Quotable Amanda PattersonRead more

Close the door. Write with no one looking over your shoulder. Don’t try to figure out … Quotable Barbara KingsolverRead more

There is nothing to writing. All you do is sit down at a typewriter and bleed. … Quotable Ernest HemingwayRead more

Kill your darlings, kill your darlings, even when it breaks your egocentric little scribbler’s heart, kill … Quotable Stephen KingRead more