Writing Quotes

I am convinced that the unwritten knowledge scattered among men of different callings surpasses in quantity and in importance anything we find in books, and that the greater part of our wealth has yet to be recorded.

Particularly as a writer, it is my job to ignore social critics, or the response that social critics might have when it comes to the opinions of my characters, the way they talk, or anything that can happen to them.

Many people – and I think I am one of them – are more productive when they’ve had a little to drink. I find if I drink two or three brandies, I’m far better able to write.

I ask you to go back and read them over again, and this time answer them keeping in mind that you are writing your children’s future with your answers.

Genius can write on the back of old envelopes but mere talent requires the finest stationery available.

Writing and music gave me the freedom to express my feelings and the ability to streamline my thoughts/creativity in ways that I couldn’t imagine.

I would spend my time telling stories or writing them.

To be honest, I think about the clubs when I write. But I should probably start thinking about stadiums, because the songs sound even better there – and bigger.

At the age when Bengali youth almost inevitably writes poetry, I was listening to European classical music.

The most important thing Is to get those words out you can fuss about Then re-write later.