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Writing Quotes

The only sensible ends of literature are, first, the pleasurable toil of writing; second, the gratification of one's family and friends; and lastly, the solid cash Picture Quote #1

The best way to tell people about climate change is through non-fiction. There's a vast literature of outstanding writing on the subject Picture Quote #1

Most critical writing is drivel and half of it is dishonest. It is a short cut to oblivion, anyway. Thinking in terms of ideas destroys the power to think in terms of emotions and sensations Picture Quote #1

All stories interest me, and some haunt me until I end up writing them. Certain themes keep coming up: justice, loyalty, violence, death, political and social issues, freedom Picture Quote #1

Well, my background is journalism. I don't have any creative writing experience except for one class I took as a sophomore in college Picture Quote #1

If you are a writer you locate yourself behind a wall of silence and no matter what you are doing, driving a car or walking or doing housework you can still be writing, because you have that space Picture Quote #1

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It seems disingenuous to ask a writer why she, or he, is writing about a violent subject when the world and history are filled with violence Picture Quote #1

I always thought that poetry is the verdict that others give to a certain kind of writing. So to call yourself a poet is a kind of dangerous description. It's for others; it's for others to use Picture Quote #1

Anyway, in my writing I've always been interested in finding places to stand, and I've found it very useful to have a direct experience of what I'm writing about Picture Quote #1

Writing for children is bloody difficult; books for children are as complex as their adult counterparts, and they should therefore be accorded the same respect Picture Quote #1

I'm not a chef. I haven't created any new technique in the kitchen. I'm not a rocket scientist. I think I'm good at writing accessible, fun, and affordable meals for the average American family. That's what I think I'm good at Picture Quote #1

Writing is like prostitution. First you do it for love, and then for a few close friends, and then for money Picture Quote #1

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I really think that reading is just as important as writing when you're trying to be a writer. Because it's the only apprenticeship we have. It's the only way of learning how to write a story Picture Quote #1

Writing is a solitary occupation. Family, friends, and society are the natural enemies of the writer. He must be alone, uninterrupted, and slightly savage if he is to sustain and complete an undertaking Picture Quote #1

When I was writing pretty poor poetry, this girl with midnight black hair told me to go on Picture Quote #1

My greatest strength as a child, I realize now, was my imagination. While every other kid was reading and writing, I had seven whole hours a day to practice my imagination. When do you get that space in your life, ever? Picture Quote #1

But when you're writing a script - for me anyway - you have to sort of create an enforced innocence. You have to divest yourself of worrying about a lot of stuff like what movies are hot, what movies are not hot, what the budget of this movie might be Picture Quote #1

Writing is no dying art form in America because most published writers here accept the wisdom and the necessity of encouraging the talent that follows in their footsteps Picture Quote #1

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Writing, I'm convinced, should be a subversive activity - frowned on by the authorities - and not one cooed over and praised beyond common sense by some teacher Picture Quote #1

I knew I wanted to do something creative. I didn't think I'd have the luxury of doing something like that, because I didn't know anyone who had pursued anything they really adored, but I had dreams for singing or writing Picture Quote #1

I think the hardest thing about making music now is being a great dad at the same time. There's an insanity that goes with writing - a mad scientist thing that you have to go through - and sacrificing a kid's upbringing to do that is not an option Picture Quote #1

Faulkner is a writer who has had much to do with my soul, but Hemingway is the one who had the most to do with my craft - not simply for his books, but for his astounding knowledge of the aspect of craftsmanship in the science of writing Picture Quote #1

I feel I have to work hard to nurture whatever talent I have as an actor. I feel like it's not natural to me. So I don't take it for granted. What I think is my natural ability - which is writing - I think I totally take that for granted Picture Quote #1

Arranging a bowl of flowers in the morning can give a sense of quiet in a crowded day - like writing a poem or saying a prayer Picture Quote #1

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I don't think you get to good writing unless you expose yourself and your feelings. Deep songs don't come from the surface; they come from the deep down. The poetry and the songs that you are suppose to write, I believe are in your heart Picture Quote #1

I have to have a character worth caring about. I tend not to start writing books about people I don't have a lot of sympathy for because I'm just going to be with them too long Picture Quote #1

There's no such thing as perfect writing, just like there's no such thing as perfect despair Picture Quote #1

But I'm so slow on it because I find it terribly hard writing blind on computers. The computer speaks to me, but it's just so slow, I'm so terribly slow using it Picture Quote #1

I spend so much time on the screen when I am writing, the last thing you want to do is spend more time on the Internet looking at a screen. That's what I hate about all this technology Picture Quote #1

I was always concerned with writing to my age at a particular moment. That was the way I would keep faith with the audience that supported me as I went along Picture Quote #1

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The only sensible ends of literature are, first, the pleasurable toil of writing; second, the gratification of one's family and friends; and lastly, the solid cash (Writing Quotes) The best way to tell people about climate change is through non-fiction. There's a vast literature of outstanding writing on the subject (Writing Quotes) Most critical writing is drivel and half of it is dishonest. It is a short cut to oblivion, anyway. Thinking in terms of ideas destroys the power to think in terms of emotions and sensations (Writing Quotes) All stories interest me, and some haunt me until I end up writing them. Certain themes keep coming up: justice, loyalty, violence, death, political and social issues, freedom (Writing Quotes) Well, my background is journalism. I don't have any creative writing experience except for one class I took as a sophomore in college (Writing Quotes) If you are a writer you locate yourself behind a wall of silence and no matter what you are doing, driving a car or walking or doing housework you can still be writing, because you have that space (Writing Quotes) It seems disingenuous to ask a writer why she, or he, is writing about a violent subject when the world and history are filled with violence (Writing Quotes) I always thought that poetry is the verdict that others give to a certain kind of writing. So to call yourself a poet is a kind of dangerous description. It's for others; it's for others to use (Writing Quotes) Anyway, in my writing I've always been interested in finding places to stand, and I've found it very useful to have a direct experience of what I'm writing about (Writing Quotes) Writing for children is bloody difficult; books for children are as complex as their adult counterparts, and they should therefore be accorded the same respect (Writing Quotes) I'm not a chef. I haven't created any new technique in the kitchen. I'm not a rocket scientist. I think I'm good at writing accessible, fun, and affordable meals for the average American family. That's what I think I'm good at (Writing Quotes) Writing is like prostitution. First you do it for love, and then for a few close friends, and then for money (Writing Quotes) I really think that reading is just as important as writing when you're trying to be a writer. Because it's the only apprenticeship we have. It's the only way of learning how to write a story (Writing Quotes) Writing is a solitary occupation. Family, friends, and society are the natural enemies of the writer. He must be alone, uninterrupted, and slightly savage if he is to sustain and complete an undertaking (Writing Quotes) When I was writing pretty poor poetry, this girl with midnight black hair told me to go on (Writing Quotes) My greatest strength as a child, I realize now, was my imagination. While every other kid was reading and writing, I had seven whole hours a day to practice my imagination. When do you get that space in your life, ever? (Writing Quotes) But when you're writing a script - for me anyway - you have to sort of create an enforced innocence. You have to divest yourself of worrying about a lot of stuff like what movies are hot, what movies are not hot, what the budget of this movie might be (Writing Quotes) Writing is no dying art form in America because most published writers here accept the wisdom and the necessity of encouraging the talent that follows in their footsteps (Writing Quotes) Writing, I'm convinced, should be a subversive activity - frowned on by the authorities - and not one cooed over and praised beyond common sense by some teacher (Writing Quotes) I knew I wanted to do something creative. I didn't think I'd have the luxury of doing something like that, because I didn't know anyone who had pursued anything they really adored, but I had dreams for singing or writing (Writing Quotes) I think the hardest thing about making music now is being a great dad at the same time. There's an insanity that goes with writing - a mad scientist thing that you have to go through - and sacrificing a kid's upbringing to do that is not an option (Writing Quotes) Faulkner is a writer who has had much to do with my soul, but Hemingway is the one who had the most to do with my craft - not simply for his books, but for his astounding knowledge of the aspect of craftsmanship in the science of writing (Writing Quotes) I feel I have to work hard to nurture whatever talent I have as an actor. I feel like it's not natural to me. So I don't take it for granted. What I think is my natural ability - which is writing - I think I totally take that for granted (Writing Quotes) Arranging a bowl of flowers in the morning can give a sense of quiet in a crowded day - like writing a poem or saying a prayer (Writing Quotes) I don't think you get to good writing unless you expose yourself and your feelings. Deep songs don't come from the surface; they come from the deep down. The poetry and the songs that you are suppose to write, I believe are in your heart (Writing Quotes) I have to have a character worth caring about. I tend not to start writing books about people I don't have a lot of sympathy for because I'm just going to be with them too long (Writing Quotes) There's no such thing as perfect writing, just like there's no such thing as perfect despair (Writing Quotes) But I'm so slow on it because I find it terribly hard writing blind on computers. The computer speaks to me, but it's just so slow, I'm so terribly slow using it (Writing Quotes) I spend so much time on the screen when I am writing, the last thing you want to do is spend more time on the Internet looking at a screen. That's what I hate about all this technology (Writing Quotes) I was always concerned with writing to my age at a particular moment. That was the way I would keep faith with the audience that supported me as I went along (Writing Quotes)

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