Fiction is organized gossip.

Woman novelists seem to have a reputation for being dowdy.

I think it's so important for a woman, if she's a writer, to look as feminine as possible.

Writing is too lonely. I'd rather talk.

Although I long to get away from the typewriter, if I think I can produce a better opening or a better closing to a chapter, I'll change and change round again until I'm satisfied.

I have a conscience about my work and try to turn out a good piece of craftsmanship.