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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.

I'm always writing from some difficult place and seeing how the character survives... or doesn't.

Quotes by Adam Silvera

When you're writing for a show, you're writing part of the script. You have to tell the story.

Quotes by Adam Schlesinger

I like sitting and writing with my buddies.

Quotes by Adam Sandler

I realised that the only time I really enjoyed music was when I was in the studio writing. So even though it was a six album deal, they saw quite early on that I wasn't enjoying it as I should...

Quotes by Adam Rickitt

I really didn't think about song writing.

Quotes by Adam Rich

Things I used to get in trouble for writing at 'SNL,' suddenly other people like it.

Quotes by Adam McKay

When I'm writing, I'm in an isolation chamber. I'm not one to think about that outside world stuff when I'm writing.

Quotes by Adam Mansbach

My approach is to treat writing very much as a job.

Quotes by Adam Mansbach

When writing 'Give and Take' and 'Originals,' the predominant emotion for me was curiosity.

Quotes by Adam Grant

With 'Slave Ambient', I was writing things on top of loops. Now I really get the structure of the song down, but I leave room for improvisation in the studio.

Quotes by Adam Granduciel

I never have a clear goal or a theme when it comes to writing an album.

Quotes by Adam Granduciel

Writing is the process of finding something to distract you from writing, and of all the helpful distractions - adultery, alcohol and acedia, all of which aided our writing fathers - none can equal the Internet.

Quotes by Adam Gopnik

My mom was always writing me notes to get me out of stuff.

Quotes by Adam F. Goldberg

I'm not one for writing names on my wrist when I play. Actually, I internalise a lot. But my brother and I are so connected... everything I do is for him.

Quotes by Adam Elliott

Sophocles was a general: a warrior writing plays about military situations.

Quotes by Adam Driver

My only close-to-game-plan is to follow good writing. If the writing is in TV or if it's in theater or in film, that's it. It doesn't really matter what the medium is.

Quotes by Adam Driver

I thought writing about somebody current would be a little closer to what I'm used to doing.

Quotes by Adam Clymer

To be honest, writing comics is a dream come true - the form is unparalleled and is home to some of the most original and innovative storytelling around.

Quotes by Adam Christopher

In writing, as in medicine, there are no short cuts. You need stamina.

Quotes by Abraham Verghese

I spent every night until four in the morning on my dissertation, until I came to the point when I could not write another word, not even the next letter. I went to bed. Eight o'clock the next morning I...

Quotes by Abraham Pais

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.