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Write Quotes

On songs, jokes, and stories worth writing.

This theme is grounded in the actual craft of writing - songs built around invented funny characters, and jokes brainstormed out loud with friends around a chosen topic. Related reading: Book.

I've never tried to define my states of mind when I write.

Quotes by Adrienne Kennedy

My 20s were peaceful, privileged, but still I felt the desire to write angsty dramas.

Quotes by Adrian Tomine

I don't write songs about a specific, elusive thing.

Quotes by Adele

I can't write another breakup record. That would be a real cliche.

Quotes by Adele

About Quotes

When I learning to write songs, I never really was interested in the chorus.

Quotes by Adam Granduciel

Ever since 'The Goldbergs' began, one of my dreams was to write a homage to 'Highlander.'

Quotes by Adam F. Goldberg

I never really wanted to write and wanted to focus on acting.

Quotes by Abby Elliott

I consider plot a necessary intrusion on what I really want to do, which is write snappy dialogue.

Quotes by Aaron Sorkin

I hated being a novelist when I was 20 - I had nothing to write about.

Quotes by A. S. Byatt

Always Quotes

I'd like to write the way Matisse paints.

Quotes by A. S. Byatt

My kind publishers, Toby Mundy and Margaret Stead of Atlantic Books, have commissioned me to write the life of Queen Victoria.

Quotes by A. N. Wilson

I don't write books inadvertently.

Quotes by A. N. Wilson

I wasn't trained as a writer-director. And the projects I write are difficult to finish.

Quotes by Ziad Doueiri

Every record we do, we do one song we didn't write.

Quotes by Zac Brown

Book Quotes

I did a song in eight minutes. I thought everybody could write songs that fast. But working with a lot of them, they don't.

Quotes by Young Thug

Whenever I write the scenarios for my games, I don't necessarily envision them being liked or being wonderful for everyone.

Quotes by Yoko Taro

The reason a poet is a poet is to write poems, not to advertise himself as a poet.

Quotes by Yehuda Amichai

I write slowly.

Quotes by Yann Martel

When I was six and already able to read and write Polish, my uncle the curate taught me Latin. Since he had no suitable textbook, he simply used the breviary.

Quotes by Wladyslaw Reymont

I Write Quotes

If Beethoven could write his 'Eroica Symphony' stone deaf, then William Wyler can do a musical.

Quotes by William Wyler

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Frequently Asked Questions

What creative processes do these "write" quotes describe?
They cover writing comedic songs, brainstorming jokes with friends, leaning toward certain genres when writing fiction, and being the creative force behind a band's songs.
Is there a quote about writing funny songs?
Yes — one speaker says, "All I want to do is write songs about funny characters I made up."
Is there a quote about writing jokes with friends?
There is. One line recalls, "I used to write jokes with friends. We'd pick a topic and then think out loud, brainstorm." You can browse more on our About quotes page.
Is there a quote about a writer's preferred genre?
Yes — one speaker explains, "I tend to lean toward romance, characters, and relationships when I write," and adds that they build out "setting elements and world-building" during revision. For more, see our I Write quotes page.
Is there a quote about being the main songwriter for a band?
Yes. One speaker states, "There would be no Static-X if I didn't write all the songs." Browse more on our Always and Book quotes pages.

Elsewhere a novelist admits leaning toward romance and relationships, needing extra care with setting and world-building during revision. Continue with I Write and About.