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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 write my own tweets.

Quotes by Don Rickles

I write for myself. It's therapy.

Quotes by Dawn Richard

At the root of everything I write is tragedy.

Quotes by Dario Fo

Weirdly, often the more I write, the more ideas I have.

Quotes by Daniel Mallory Ortberg

I write heavily under the influence of James Taylor.

Quotes by Carole King

I write very slowly.

Quotes by Carla Bley

I write my columns pretty carefully.

Quotes by Bret Stephens

I write in a rush of memory.

Quotes by Brent Runyon

I don't know why I write what I write.

Quotes by Bret Easton Ellis

I consider myself a bit of a comedian. I write a lot of humorous songs.

Quotes by Brad Paisley

I write probably 80 percent of my stuff over the winter.

Quotes by Bob Seger

I write on all instruments.

Quotes by Billy Sherwood

I don't write for an auditorium full of people. I don't write for the microphone; I write for the page.

Quotes by Billy Collins

I write my programs primarily for myself.

Quotes by Bill Budge

I write in longhand on yellow legal pads.

Quotes by Beverly Cleary

I write with teenagers in mind.

Quotes by Bernard Beckett

All the films I do, I write the scripts, I direct.

Quotes by Ava DuVernay

I write music visually.

Quotes by Alison Mosshart

I put a lot of myself into my characters when I write.

Quotes by Alison Tyler

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.
What related pages continue this theme?
Try Books or About for more on the writing life.

One entry draws a firm line between fiction and anything that feels like preaching, insisting on story over sermon. Continue with About or Best.

Explore Topics

Quotes: You, Me, People, Think, Life, Time, Love, Like, Good, Work

Jokes: Music, School, Funny, Food, Political, Science, Hindi, Relationship, Technology, Dad

Shayari: Love, Best, Man, Long, School, Funny, Parents, 2 Line, Sad, Politics

Slogans: Education, Health, Peace, Sports, Democracy, Company, Poverty, Innovation, Environment, Diversity

Wishes: Mother, Father, Wife, Brother, Teacher, Travel, Son, Doctor, Daughter, Husband

Images: Love, Status, Nature, Sad, Attitude, Romantic, Friendship, Birthday, Inspirational, Motivational

Status: Life, Love, Short, Money, God, Art, Happy, Funny, Father, Success

Anmol Vachan: Life, Time, Love, Man, Family, God, Change, Mother, Hope, Father

Suvichar: Life, Time, Love, Family, God, Mother, Hope, Father, Truth, Success

Prayers: Work, Family, Believe, Short, School, Children, Mother, Hope, Father, Success

Captions: Love, Music, Family, Short, Funny, Nature, Sad, Food, Night, Dad

Riddles: Love, Short, School, History, Funny, Nature, Food, Science, Hard, Hindi

Messages: Love, Friendship, Birthday, Motivational, Anniversary, Sorry, New Year, Welcome, Good Night, Thank You

Rhymes: Short, School, Hindi, Action, Animal, Baby, Classic, ABC, Bedtime, Alphabet

Poems: Life, Love, Short, School, Mother, Hope, Father, Nature, Sad, Freedom

Stories: Love, Short, Funny, True, Hindi, Friendship, Animal, Kids, Inspirational, Motivational

Speeches: Leadership, Motivational, Welcome, Thank You, Gandhi Jayanti, Children's Day, Retirement, Graduation, Independence Day, Teacher's Day

Chalisa: Hanuman, Krishna, shiv, Durga, Ram, Ganesh, Saraswati, Lakshmi, Vishnu, Navgraha

Aarti: Hanuman, Krishna, shiv, Durga, Ram, Ganesh, Saraswati, Lakshmi, Vishnu, Kali

Doha: General, Kabir, Tulsidas, Vrind, Rahim

Mantras: Money, Morning, Positive, Guru, Hanuman, Krishna, Shiva, Durga, Ganesh, Surya

Bhajan: Hindi, Morning, Evening, Navratri, Hanuman, Krishna, Shiva, Durga, Ram, Ganesh

Ghazals: Love, Sad, Hindi, Romantic, Zindagi, Modern, Classic, Mohabbat, Dosti, Urdu