One-liners for Writers

Iconic movie lines. Everybody knows them. We all quote them. And as writer’s we understand the value of a great one-liner. Famous movie lines also come in handy during  the course of a  writer’s day.

Here’s a few of my favorites, served with a side of snarky-sassy commentary.

“Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn.” ( Gone With The Wind )

All purpose response to anything that stops you from writing, be it a discouraging remark from a ‘friend’ to a disheartening blog post about the realities of publishing.

“Toto, I’ve got a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore.” ( Wizard of Oz )

A sentiment expressed by many wanna-be authors after listening to an agent panel discuss the publishing biz.

“Go ahead, make my day.” ( Dirty Harry )


Feeling ( on the QT ) when you’ve discovered you have a troller blowing up your twitter feed.


“May the Force be with you.” ( Star Wars )


My wish to newbies heading to their first pitch session.


“I’m as mad as hell, and I’m not going to take this anymore!” ( Network )


Shout directed to a paragraph or sentence that refuses to be written correctly.


“You can’t handle the truth!” ( A Few Good Men )


I might be wrong about this, but I think literary agents would like to say this to Does-My-Novel-Suck inquiring newbies.


“There’s no crying in baseball!” ( A League of Their Own )


Good to say to the mirror after receiving a rejection.


“You’re gonna need a bigger boat.” ( Jaws )


Response to folks who ask if their Once In A Blue Moon blog will build their writer platform.


“Hasta la vista, baby.” ( Terminator )


Best spoken after hitting the SEND button on your unsolicited emailed query.


“I’ll be back.” ( Terminator )


Directed at manuscript at the end of the day.


“Badges?  We don’t need no badges! I don’t have to show you any stinking badges.” ( The Treasure of the Sierra Madre )


Perfect reply when your writer’s conference name tag is left in the hotel room and you need to get into the auditorium to hear the keynote speaker.


“Houston, we have a problem.” ( Apollo 13 )


Good for anytime you’re trying to figure out a new writing program or new social media platform.


“I feel the need—the need for speed!” ( Top Gun )


Thoughts of many a writer trying to juggle all their social media accounts.


“Snap out of it!” ( Moonstruck )


Spoken by family or friends when a writer is in the zone.


“I’ll get you, my pretty, and your little dog too!” ( The Wizard of Oz )


Addressed to the adverbs still hiding in your manuscript.


“Nobody puts Baby in a corner.” ( Dirty Dancing )


Expressed after scheduling a free ebook giveaway.


“I’m the king of the world!” ( Titanic )

Spoken upon landing an agent and/or publishing deal.

What favorite movie line do YOU use?

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