Quotes About Writing
Here are eight quotes on the subject of writing from contemporary authors. What they have to say is very relatable. Some of quotes from authors are encouraging, some are funny, and some just nail the hard truths about writing. “ Writing is a socially acceptable form of getting naked in public .” — Paulo Coelho “ Sometimes the ideas just come to me. Other times I have to sweat and almost bleed to make ideas come. It’s a mysterious process, but I hope I never find out exactly how it works. I like a mystery, as you may have noticed. ” — J.K. Rowling “ Ideas are cheap. It’s the execution that is all important. ” — George R.R. Martin “ First forget inspiration. Habit is more dependable. Habit will sustain you whether you’re inspired or not. Habit will help you finish and polish your stories. Inspiration won’t. Habit is persistence in practice.” — Octavia Butler “ Write what should not be forgotten.” — Isabel Allende “ Perfectionism is the voice of the oppr...