Then I discovered I loved writing poetry more than fiction. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes discover fiction love
I still write the occasional short story, and poked at a novel once, but it's just not what I want to do. George Murray occasionalpokeshort Change image and share on social
I think, for me, humour needs to be used like a strong spice - sparingly. George Murray humoursparinglyspice Change image and share on social
Humour is a fine line to walk in poetry, as in fiction. I just think it's harder to write. It's harder to keep the respect of the reader too. George Murray fictionfinehard Change image and share on social
After decades spent in rewrite rooms surrounded by other shouting writers, I discovered that I work best alone. I like being in charge of my time, working out the problems according to my own rhythms and being able to nap. That's a big one, the napping on demand! Maria Semple bigchargedecade share on social
I do read a lot, and I think in recent years the ratio between the amount of non-fiction and fiction has tipped quite considerably. I did read fiction as a teenager as well, mostly because I was forced to read fiction, of course, to go through high school. Daniel Tammet amountconsiderablyfiction share on social
I have a naturally camp sensibility and a camp sense of humour. I love the icons that gay people love. Siobhan Fahey campgayhumour Change image and share on social
