When I am dead, I hope it may be said: His sins were scarlet, but his books were read.
I have always noticed that these artists and writers are very unbalanced
I believe the best reviews are any of those wherein readers share their true opinion, no matter how many stars they rate my work. When I receive responses from appreciative people thanking for useful...
Good editors are priceless.
I don't want to write soft, easy fiction; I want to write fiction that challenges.
Good writing is more about graft and craft than inspiration and aspiration.
I'm all in favor of keeping dangerous weapons out of the hands of fools. Let's start with typewriters.
Stop making excuses and start making history.
Love is alive when there's music in your heart.
Quiet people have the loudest minds.
Nothing leaves a scar upon an Authors heart more than a book they've written with purpose going unread.
I hope that, whatever happens within the publishing industry, because of the increased control writers have of their own careers, better sales information and the advent of the internet, that ultimate...
Write out of love. Your piece will finish itself.
Love is a dance.
Writers block to me is all the voices in your head trying to tune out the one voice that has something worthy say.
If your looking to write a book, your creativity, originality and simplicity is what will distinguish you.
Just write. That's my only tip. And read. I guess that's two.
One of Scotland's most important cultural exports - stories.
my poetry is merely a body.you are the soul in my words.
The muse is fickle; ergo, when she knocks, ANSWER! It may take a while, but trust me, she WILL knock. In the meantime, keep your ear pressed firmly to the door.