Writing Quotes for a Quiet November Tuesday

Because Sometimes Words Speak for Themselves

I find myself without much news today, ladies and gentlemen, esteemed readers, and fellow wordsmiths. But fret not, for I have assembled a delightful collection of quotes that delve into the various aspects and challenges of writing. Let these nuggets of wisdom, wit, and whimsy suffice for today’s blog post, reminding us all of the joys and tribulations of putting pen to paper, or fingers to keyboard. Enjoy the literary musings, and may they inspire your own creative endeavors!

“A good story is a dream shared by the author and the reader. Anything that wakes the reader from the dream is a mortal sin.” ― Victor J. Banis

“Be still when you have nothing to say; when genuine passion moves you, say what you’ve got to say, and say it hot.” –  D.H. Lawrence.

“If there’s a book that you want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it.” –Toni Morrison.

“Writing a book is a horrible, exhausting struggle, like a long bout of some painful illness. One would never undertake such a thing if one were not driven on by some demon whom one can neither resist nor understand.” –  George Orwell.

“I do not over-intellectualize the production process. I try to keep it simple: Tell the damned story.” – Tom Clancy.

“The characters in my novels are my own unrealized possibilities. That is why I am equally fond of them all and equally horrified by them. Each one has crossed a border that I myself have circumvented.” ― Milan Kundera

“To some extent, emotions are universal and can be treated that way; no matter what the participants’ orientation or preference, they have sex for the same reasons and can experience the same array of emotions in the process. But there are three important distinctions to be made: 1. The logistics of physiology 2. The basics of sexual attraction 3. Cultural impact on character and situation” ― Diana Gabaldon, “I Give You My Body . . .”: How I Write Sex Scenes