Writing is like having sex. The people who never shut up about doing it are usually the ones who don't know what the hell they're doing.

Mostly she just loved sitting down and writing.

Space is not for wimps. It's certainly not just writing a check.

Just remember, this is a collaborative effort. We don't have time for creative differences or outbreaks of artistic integrity.

If you are destined to become a writer, you can't help it. If you can help it, you aren't destined to become a writer. The frustrations and disappointments, not even to mention the unspeakable loneliness, are too unbearable for anyone who doesn't have a deep sense of being unable to avoid writing.

I mean, what can you say about how you write your books? What I mean is, first you've got to think of something, and then when you've thought of it you've got to force yourself to sit down and write it. That's all." ~ Mrs. Oliver