The Writer's Digest > Quotes

“What usually separates good writers from bad ones (and often, published writers from unpublished ones) is a strong work habit. That’s it. That’s the big secret. Real writers work hard. In fact, most work ridiculously hard.”
― Writer's Digest Books, Crafting Novels & Short Stories: The Complete Guide to Writing Great Fiction

“The essence of drama is that man cannot walk away from the consequences of his deeds.”
― Writer's Digest Books, Fiction Writer's Workshop

“There’s no such thing as writer as a noun. It’s a verb. I am a writer at the moment since I am writing these sentences. When I get away from the table, I will be a walker.”
― Writer's Digest Books, Fiction Writer's Workshop

“When you choose a narrator emotionally involved in a drama, you might choose Brontë’s method; when you want distance, choose Grass’s cooler, more matter-of-fact method.”
― Writer's Digest Books, Fiction Writer's Workshop

“My philosophy has always been if I can learn just one thing from an article or book on writing, it’s worth it.”
― Writer's Digest Books, Crafting Novels & Short Stories: The Complete Guide to Writing Great Fiction

“The first few pages of this fast-paced and thrilling romance are action-packed, and we’re quickly introduced to main character, Craig Keller who is unceremoniously blindsided by his soon-to-be ex-lover. We’re pulled right into the story and the book is hard to put down. The writing is evocative, and the plot is well-crafted. The author is skilled at character development – with every page we get more involved with Craig and begin to even feel sorry for him, especially as he shows his vulnerability mourning the loss of his brother. - Writer's Digest”
― Writer's Digest

“Karen Brewer wrote a very helpful guide for expectant mothers to know what to expect beforehand. Clearly, this is the voice of experience. As well, her easygoing tone serves well to encourage comfort at a most uncomfortable, unpredictable time.”
― Writer's Digest