A Writer's Life: And You Can Quote Me

When you have an evening like I did last night, you start to question your place in the universe.


But instead of whining about fate, pissy karma fairies or reviewers who don't "get me" I am instead sharing some of my favorite writing quotes with you, dear and gentle fan.  




Substitute "damn" every time you're inclined to write "very"; your editor will delete it and the writing will be just as it should be.
Mark Twain

Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing.
Benjamin Franklin

When writing a novel a writer should create living people; people not characters. A character is a caricature.
Ernest Hemingway



I'm writing an unauthorized autobiography.
Steven Wright



In Hollywood the woods are full of people that learned to write but evidently can't read. If they could read their stuff, they'd stop writing.
Will Rogers

All good writing is swimming under water and holding your breath.
F. Scott Fitzgerald

The profession of book writing makes horse racing seem like a solid, stable business.
John Steinbeck

The discipline of writing something down is the first step toward making it happen.
Lee Iacocca

I think some aspects of writing can be taught. Obviously, you can't teach vision or talent. But you can help with comfort.
Toni Morrison

You fail only if you stop writing.
Ray Bradbury

You must stay drunk on writing so reality cannot destroy you.
Ray Bradbury

Writing is hard work and bad for the health.
E. B. White

I think it would be cool if you were writing a ransom note on your computer, if the paper clip popped up and said, 'Looks like you're writing a ransom note. Need help? You should use more forceful language, you'll get more money.'
Demetri Martin

Writing is like prostitution. First you do it for love, and then for a few close friends, and then for money.
Moliere


And the one quote that made me stop sniveling, finally and get back to work:
The question isn't who is going to let me; it's who is going to stop me.
Ayn Rand
And thanks to Hector and Alfonse....you guys got me through the morning.




Thanks to all of you for your kind words, support, virtual smacks across the face and most of all your time spent reading my books.  Now let's all go find Hans the sexy blond muse and tell him to stop sulking...I think he went outside for another beer...




Liz