I Write Quotes
Writers, describing their own habits plainly.
These lines are first-person accounts of the writing life, covering pace, difficulty, and affection for the characters that end up on the page. Several make clear how much patience the work actually demands. Related craft themes sit under Books.
I wasn't trained as a writer-director. And the projects I write are difficult to finish.
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I don't write tracts, I write novels. I'm not a preacher, I'm a fiction writer.
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I write my lyrics into the computer and I hum my music into the dictaphone.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the I Write quotes collection about?
First-person accounts of the writing process itself, covering pace, difficulty, and the affection writers feel for their own characters.
Why do writers and readers share quotes like these?
They demystify a private process, showing that even accomplished writers describe their work as slow or hard rather than effortless.
Does the collection distinguish fiction from other writing?
Yes, one entry draws a firm line between fiction and anything that reads like a sermon, insisting on story over lecture.
Is there a quote about writing pace?
One line states plainly that the process moves slowly, treating that pace as simply part of the craft rather than a flaw.
