28 Quotes About Writing

It's easy to feel overwhelmed while trying to write a book. Even finishing the first draft can be daunting for some writers. But, there is help out there. We've put together this great collection of writing quotes to inspire you along the way.

A writer may not know the way at first; but...
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A writer may not know the way at first; but if he endeavors to complete his task, he carves a path with his story, a knowledge shortcut. Susan J. McIntire
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A book acts as the getaway car when you need to escape. Even when you're the one writing it. Julie Wright
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All I need to dois place my pen against paperand your lovewrites for me. Kamand Kojouri
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For me, writing is exploration; and most of the time, I'm surprised where the journey takes me. Jack Dann
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I’m proud to be a writer. I’m doing the job all my heroes did. Carla H. Krueger
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First time I ever put pen to paper, I had one goal — to build something no one had ever thought of before. Carla H. Krueger
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I’m addicted to words. The only way to get my fix is to write and read. K.D. Green
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Books are readable drugs. Carla H. Krueger
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The grace of writing is upon me. I love writing. I write daily. Lailah Gifty Akita
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I’m a writer. Therefore, I am not sane. K. D. Green
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A writer can never escape the labyrinth of words inside his mind. K.D. Green
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You will always find me writing and reading as long as I have the breath of life within me. K.D. Green
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If you want to write, write. It’s as simple as that. K.D. Green
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Actors are good liars, writers are good liars with good memories. Daniel Keys Moran
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When writing feels like jumping a cliff, grab the nearest pen! Susan J. McIntire
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Oh, readers. If only you knew what we've gone through for you. Harry Olsen
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Honestly...this is why I write. I write to get the happy ending I sometimes feel is eluding me. I write for my sanity. Debora Dennis
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When people say, 'you're so young to be a writer, ' I always reply, 'I started young because I've got a lot to write. Carla H. Krueger
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Authors, such as William Zinsser, Steven Pinker, Natalie Goldberg, and Stephen King, who have all written exquisite books on the art and craft of writing, have reminded me that it is the commitment to the craft that matters the most; the longing to get better and the countless hours of work that go into writing and rewriting. To them I am eternally grateful. Gudjon Bergmann
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Every book contains a secret — even the writer doesn't always know what it is. Carla H. Krueger
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When I write, I write obsessively. I try to pace myself, but some fires are too hot to put out. Carla H. Krueger
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I lose it when I can't write. I feel sad and confused and fucked off. Carla H. Krueger
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Lyrics paved my teenage route to loving words. I take those passionate mini-stories with me everywhere. Carla H. Krueger
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I’m an observer. I am fascinated by people and how their minds work (and, of course, my own). Why we are the way we are, why we do the things we do — and that interest drives my writing. I was a physicist before fiction claimed my soul, so I’m an experimenter. I’m open to different ways of thinking. I like exaggerating, making things up. I’m a very open, honest person in life and that’s the way it should be, but when it comes to fiction, I want to pour a few sharp objects into the comfort zone. Our fears are powerful, yet we’ve all got a desire to laugh and be entertained. I could have followed the same path I do now as a scientist, examining how the brain works. Ironically I get much more freedom to experiment as a writer. That’s why I love it. Carla H. Krueger
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Talent is cheap. What matters is discipline. Andre Dubus
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As they say, it’s possible to kill and to revive someone using a proper speech. I agree with the statement because I know for sure it is true. Sahara Sanders
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I left my novels for better times, when I could dedicate the energy and enjoy the inspiration I feel while planning them; like the most delicious cherries on a cake one left for later so they can be savored to the utmost. Sahara Sanders