The Importance of Planning – Iris Murdoch QUOTES FOR WRITERS
“…Every chapter is planned. Every conversation is planned…” Iris Murdoch on writing a novel
The Ideas are the Easy Part…Ann Patchett QUOTES FOR WRITERS
If a person has never given writing a try, they assume that a brilliant idea is hard to come by. But really, even if it takes some digging, ideas are … Continue reading
One Word at a Time – Matt Bell QUOTES FOR WRITERS
…. you may have to pretend that what you’re writing doesn’t matter, that it’s for you alone, that it’s not that important: not chapters, but scenes; not scenes, but scraps … Continue reading
The Importance of Structure in Novel Writing – Paula Hawkins QUOTES FOR WRITERS
A strong structure is invaluable to a writer: it will help you through your story; you will start to know what needs to come next, what to reveal next, because … Continue reading
“When I start writing the first sentence…” Anna Mocikat QUOTES FOR WRITERS
Since I used to be a screenwriter before I started publishing novels, I’m an enthusiastic plotter. When I start writing the first sentence of a novel, I know exactly how … Continue reading
The pain and pleasure of writing a novel Dean Koontz QUOTES FOR WRITERS (and people who like quotes)
Writing a novel is like making love, but it’s also like having a tooth pulled. Pleasure and pain. Sometimes it’s like making love while having a tooth pulled. Dean Koontz
BRIDGET WHELAN writer 