“Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart.” ~ William Wordsworth Source

“The writer is an explorer. Every step is an advance into a new land.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson Source

“Every novel begins with the speculative question, What if “X” happened? That’s how you start.” ~ Tom Clancy Source

“Have something to say, and say it as clearly as you can. That is the only secret.” ~ Matthew Arnold Source

“And by the way, everything in life is writable about if you have the outgoing guts to do it, and … More

“Your writing voice is the deepest possible reflection of who you are. The job of your voice is not to … More

“Find the key emotion; this may be all you need know to find your short story.” ~ F. Scott Fitzgerald Source … More

“I try to write as the character would write, and I never forget that the average man, from the fields, … More

“An outline is crucial. It saves so much time. When you write suspense, you have to know where you’re going … More

‘Most writers who are beginners, if they are honest with themselves, will admit that they are praying for a readership … More