Writer Advice Quotes

“...no good writing flows from a polluted well - you can write about monsters, but you can't be one...”
― John Geddes, A Familiar Rain

“...writers, like priests, should have compassion...and a sensitivity to pain...”
― John Geddes, A Familiar Rain

“...what makes a writer a prophet is his ability to speak truth...”
― John Geddes, A Familiar Rain

“Don't let over description ruin your work -less is more. No one cares that you know what "Acquiesce" means.
Seriously.”
― Luanne Turnage, Eight Horribly Disturbing Tales

“You'll never know if you've created or will create that one story worth a million dollars. Keep writing!”
― A.K. Kuykendall

“Write strongly.”
― Adrienne Posey

“Go into the writing.”
― Adrienne Posey

“Don't think. Just write.”
― Adrienne Posey

“Finding a balance between tradition and originality is essential; yet many writers struggle with it. Some aim for originality at any cost, ultimately confusing or frustrating their audience. Others, so fearful of deviating from established formulas, produce derivative and forgettable stories.
The most successful works of modern times offer a unique take on classic themes, making their stories relevant to their generation.”
― Will Raywood, The Natural Laws of Story: Master the Art and Science of Engaging Narratives