You have your brains, but it's energy and desire that make you write a book. James Salter bookbraindesire Change image and share on social
Life passes into pages if it passes into anything. James Salter lifepagepass Change image and share on social
Every nation feels itself to be superior, but in America it's a jaunty feeling, and in some cases a rather ominous one among the super-patriots. James Salter americacasefelt Change image and share on social
A film writer is very much like a party girl. While you're good-looking and still unlined, the possibilities seem endless. But your appeal doesn't last long and you're quickly discarded. James Salter appealdiscardendless Change image and share on social
Although I've made notes for things and even written synopses sitting in trains or on park benches, for the complete composition of things I need absolute solitude, preferably an empty house. James Salter absolutebenchcomplete Change image and share on social
People have reflected on the quality of time ever since they've been writing. I suppose I have thought about and written about the question of living in the present - but it only lasts for an instant, and then everything becomes the past. The future, you know nothing about, except for some anticipations you have. James Salter anticipationfuturehave share on social
I write down portions, maybe fragments, and perhaps an imperfect view of what I'm hoping to write. Out of that, I keep trying to find exactly what I want. James Salter findfragmenthope Change image and share on social
I think you can be taught to write. You can't be taught to be a good writer. For that, you have to bring something to it, yourself, something that can't be given to you. James Salter bringgoodteach Change image and share on social
The writing is really important in books that affect me. I read for the writing. The story is usually of less interest to me. It's the words that break your heart. James Salter affectbookbreak Change image and share on social