At the height of the McCarthy period, writers were being hounded. Irwin Shaw heighthoundmccarthy Change image and share on social
An absolutely necessary part of a writer's equipment, almost as necessary as talent, is the ability to stand up under punishment, both the punishment the world hands out and the punishment he inflicts upon himself. Irwin Shaw abilityabsolutelyequipment share on social
I reach my readers regardless of what the critics have written. Irwin Shaw criticreachreader Change image and share on social
Every novelist has a different purpose - and often several purposes which might even be contradictory. Irwin Shaw contradictorynovelistpurpose Change image and share on social
A good editor understands what you're talking and writing about and doesn't meddle too much. Irwin Shaw editorgoodmeddle Change image and share on social
When I started out in the early 1930s, there were a great many magazines that published short stories. Unfortunately, the short-story market has dwindled to almost nothing. Irwin Shaw 1930sdwindleearly Change image and share on social
There are too many books I haven't read, too many places I haven't seen, too many memories I haven't kept long enough. Irwin Shaw booklongmemory Change image and share on social
Writing is like a contact sport, like football. You can get hurt, but you enjoy it. Irwin Shaw contactenjoyfootball Change image and share on social
Isaac Singer was born in Poland and doesn't write in English. Still, he's an American. Irwin Shaw americanbearenglish Change image and share on social
I am forced to say that I have many fiercer critics than myself. Irwin Shaw criticfierceforce Change image and share on social
