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Writing Quotes

The craft and habit of writing.

This set covers a filmmaker tracing an early comedic style back to college years, and advice that writing something and deciding to publish it are two separate decisions entirely. For more on the finished product, see Book.

People don't stress enough that when they're writing lyrics, they are writing.

Quotes by Aesop Rock

I've been writing for a long time.

Quotes by Aesop Rock

Before I began concentrating on writing, in my free time I was an artist, making and selling etchings illustrating stories based on my readings in classical literature.

Quotes by Adrienne Mayor

There are so many elements that make 'Orange' spectacular - the writing, the acting, what we talk about - but we can't neglect the music of the show. It sets a fantastic tone.

Quotes by Adrienne C. Moore

Always Quotes

My work as an actor is limited by the voice of the director and the writing.

Quotes by Adrien Brody

Alan Moore's writing is almost novelistic. It's very intricate and wordy and smart.

Quotes by Adrianne Palicki

I'm directing and writing the 'Big Stone Gap' movie.

Quotes by Adriana Trigiani

I wanted to be as invisible as possible as an artist. I wanted to differentiate between myself and who I'm writing about.

Quotes by Adrian Tomine

I intentionally approached each story in 'Killing and Dying' in a different way, and that includes the writing process.

Quotes by Adrian Tomine

Book Quotes

There's one thing I know for sure: When I'm most opinionated, my writing sucks.

Quotes by Adrian Nicole LeBlanc

I don't like writing essays or theory.

Quotes by Adrian Mitchell

The most fun I ever have is sitting in with Rick writing, and we laugh at our own jokes.

Quotes by Adrian Edmondson

With writing, I can express myself, really, and share my ideas and just let my thoughts flow out.

Quotes by Adora Svitak

People have been writing songs and poems since the time we had brains.

Quotes by Aditya Roy Kapur

Good Quotes

I've been writing for years and developing my own films and editing with a friend of mine in Australia.

Quotes by Aden Young

Heartbreak can definitely give you a deeper sensibility for writing songs. I drew on a lot of heartbreak when I was writing my first album, I didn't mean to but I just did.

Quotes by Adele

I don't really need to stand out, there's room for everyone. Although I haven't built a niche yet, I'm just writing love songs.

Quotes by Adele

I'm interested in film - any aspect - acting, directing, writing.

Quotes by Adam West

Writing is my therapy.

Quotes by Adam Silvera

Like Quotes

I had definitely missed the literary development game with Paper Lantern Lit, and writing exclusively wasn't giving me complete fulfillment.

Quotes by Adam Silvera

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a quote about the kind of comedy someone used to write?
Yes. One quote reflects on what material might have looked like if the speaker had started earlier, guessing it would have resembled 'Damsels in Distress' kinds of films, since that's the kind of comedy being written at the time.
Is there advice here about writing versus publishing?
Yes. One quote advises students that writing a poem and publishing it are two quite separate things, encouraging them to write what they have to write rather than holding back out of fear it might upset someone. It's solid, honest advice for anyone starting out. For more encouraging quotes, see Good quotes.
Is there a quote about avoiding repetitive songwriting?
Yes - one quote says: "I hate it when bands keep making the same record over and over, so we're pushing ourselves to try new things and experiment in our writing approach." It's a statement about wanting to keep creative work fresh. Browse Like quotes for more on personal taste.
Is there a quote about balancing songwriting with other band responsibilities?
Yes. One quote recalls that in the early years of Static-X, a pattern emerged where the speaker spent all free time writing songs for the band, while the other guys spent their free time working on other things. It's a glimpse into how creative labor can be divided unevenly within a group. For more quotes on consistent habits, see Always quotes.
What different sides of "writing" does this page cover?
Early comedic influences, honest advice about writing versus publishing, the drive to avoid repetitive songwriting, and the reality of who does the writing work within a band. For more on the reading side of writing, see Book quotes.

A band's account of pushing past repetition into new territory sits alongside a memory of writing songs alone while bandmates focused elsewhere. Continue with Good or Always.