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Good Writing Quotes

On craft, clarity, and effortless good writing.

These good writing quotes celebrate prose that simply works, describing the pleasure of reading it and the way suspense grows naturally without forced tricks. It's a fitting companion to our good quotes collection.

I am baffled by good writing.

Quotes by Paul Dano

Good writing is good writing, and I'm so happy when I read it.

Quotes by Meg Wolitzer

Suspense arises naturally from good writing - it's not a spice to be added separately.

Quotes by Leigh Michaels

Good writing is like a windowpane.

George Orwell

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Frequently Asked Questions

What makes writing good according to these quotes?
Good writing is described as something that simply works, bringing genuine happiness to the reader without needing explanation.
Is suspense discussed as a separate technique?
No, one quote argues suspense arises naturally from good writing rather than being added on as a separate spice.
Is there a memorable comparison for good writing?
Yes, one quote compares good writing to a windowpane, clear enough that the reader sees straight through it. See our like quotes for more comparisons like this.
Do the quotes express admiration for good writing?
Yes, one speaker admits being genuinely baffled by good writing, as if its effect is almost impossible to explain.
What overall theme runs through this collection?
The theme is that good writing feels effortless to read even though it takes real craft to produce. Browse our good quotes for related ideas.

One memorable comparison calls good writing a windowpane, clear enough that readers see straight through to the meaning. See our like quotes for more vivid comparisons like this one.