“If you get stuck, get away from your desk. Take a walk, take a bath, go to sleep, make a … More

“With me, a story usually begins with a single idea or mental picture. The writing of the story is simply … More

“The greatest rules of dramatic writing are conflict, conflict, conflict.” ~ James Frey Source

“I can write best in the silence and solitude of the night, when everyone has retired.” ~ Zane Grey

“Close the door. Write with no one looking over your shoulder. Don’t try to figure out what other people want … More

“The important thing is not what we write but how we write, and in my opinion the modern writer must … More

“I try not to get analytical in the writing process. I try to just kind of keep the flow from … More

“In the writing process, the more the story cooks, the better. The brain works for you even when you are … More

“I can’t think of a case where poems changed the world, but what they do is they change people’s understanding … More