“Writing is talking, except you get the chance to edit what you just said”
― The Great Pearl of Wisdom
― The Great Pearl of Wisdom
“Two things are difficult about writing a novel. Starting and finishing”
― The Great Pearl of Wisdom
― The Great Pearl of Wisdom
“A normal reader reads to enjoy, a writer is in training”
― The Great Pearl of Wisdom
― The Great Pearl of Wisdom
“All writing problems are psychological problems. Blocks usually stem from the fear of being judged. If you imagine the world listening, you'll never write a line. That's why privacy is so important. You should write first drafts as if they will never be shown to anyone.”
― The New Writer's Handbook 2007: A Practical Anthology of Best Advice for Your Craft & Career
― The New Writer's Handbook 2007: A Practical Anthology of Best Advice for Your Craft & Career
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