My first novel took 12 years to complete because life got in my way. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes complete life year
Write in a disciplined manner, but write in a way that is natural to the individual's thought processes. Donald McKay disciplineindividualmanner Change image and share on social
I do not write by any set time schedule. I realize there are many writers who follow a daily regime where they arise at 6:00 a.m., do some sort of exercise, eat breakfast and then sit down and produce words for a three to four hour period. Donald McKay arisebreakfastdaily share on social
To come up with the ending to a story and then work backwards is like tying your shoe with one hand only. Donald McKay backwardsendhand Change image and share on social
I studied international relations and economics at the University of Virginia. I paid my way by working as a bartender in the summer and at three part-time jobs during the year. Jacqueline Novogratz bartendereconomicsinternational Change image and share on social
If you're not having a good time, find something else that gives you some joy in life. Penny Marshall findgoodjoy Change image and share on social
Short stories are my favorite art form. A good one is compact and complete, a telling little slice of life, capturing a moment in time that - for the character - defines her, changes her, is the tipping point for all that will follow. Ellen Klages artcapturecharacter share on social
