The Little Black Book of Writers' Wisdom
Nonfiction, Entertainment, Humour & Comedy, Jokes & Riddles, Reference & Language, Reference, Quotations, Almanacs & Trivia, Trivia
| Author: | Steven D. Price | ISBN: | 9781626365148 |
| Publisher: | Skyhorse Publishing | Publication: | August 1, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Skyhorse Publishing | Language: | English |
| Author: | Steven D. Price |
| ISBN: | 9781626365148 |
| Publisher: | Skyhorse Publishing |
| Publication: | August 1, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Skyhorse Publishing |
| Language: | English |
Quotations from famous authors about the writing process—to inspire you, advise you, or just make you laugh.
“Writing is easy; all you do is sit staring at a blank sheet of paper until the drops of blood form on your forehead.” —Gene Fowler
Anyone who has ever wanted—or been required—to create something more complicated than a shopping list or a tweet knows how challenging writing can be. We use words all the time, yet putting them in written form can feel like a daunting task.
This book collects quotes about the creative process and the writing life from a variety of authors—even the most celebrated and successful of whom have sometimes struggled with self-doubt and felt blocked. Here are the wisest and wittiest utterances on such subjects as why we write (Ernest Hemingway: “I have a good life but I must write because if I do not write a certain amount I do not enjoy the rest of my life.”); how to write (Anton Chekhov: “Don’t tell me the moon is shining; show me the glint of light on broken glass.”); and writing for money (Cormac McCarthy: “I never had any doubts about my abilities. I knew I could write. I just had to figure out how to eat while doing this.”).
It has been said that reading won’t make you a good writer, but it will make you a better writer. Dip into this lively and useful treasure trove, and you’ll be well on your way.
Quotations from famous authors about the writing process—to inspire you, advise you, or just make you laugh.
“Writing is easy; all you do is sit staring at a blank sheet of paper until the drops of blood form on your forehead.” —Gene Fowler
Anyone who has ever wanted—or been required—to create something more complicated than a shopping list or a tweet knows how challenging writing can be. We use words all the time, yet putting them in written form can feel like a daunting task.
This book collects quotes about the creative process and the writing life from a variety of authors—even the most celebrated and successful of whom have sometimes struggled with self-doubt and felt blocked. Here are the wisest and wittiest utterances on such subjects as why we write (Ernest Hemingway: “I have a good life but I must write because if I do not write a certain amount I do not enjoy the rest of my life.”); how to write (Anton Chekhov: “Don’t tell me the moon is shining; show me the glint of light on broken glass.”); and writing for money (Cormac McCarthy: “I never had any doubts about my abilities. I knew I could write. I just had to figure out how to eat while doing this.”).
It has been said that reading won’t make you a good writer, but it will make you a better writer. Dip into this lively and useful treasure trove, and you’ll be well on your way.
