At the height of the McCarthy period, writers were being hounded. Irwin Shaw heighthoundmccarthy Change image and 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
Special-interest magazines are dangerous places for writers to start out in because the writing quickly falls into a routine and people are likely to find themselves artistically exhausted when they want to work on something of their own. Irwin Shaw artisticallydangerousexhaust 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
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
I am forced to say that I have many fiercer critics than myself. Irwin Shaw criticfierceforce Change image and share on social
My attitudes have changed, but somebody would have to read all my books to find out how they have. Irwin Shaw attitudebookchange Change image and share on social
I cringe when critics say I'm a master of the popular novel. What's an unpopular novel? Irwin Shaw cringecriticmaster Change image and share on social
