I think journalism is useful training for a writer in the way it takes the preciousness out of the pragmatic side of the craft. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes craft journalism pragmatic
I go to Spain a lot, in winter, for a blast of sunlight to banish the blues brought on by the Irish greys and drizzle. I love the cities of the Spanish interior. Kevin Barry banishblastblue Change image and share on social
I wanted to write about Jews in Montana, so I went there by plane and bus, only to discover that there are no Jews in Montana. It didn't deter me. Kevin Barry busdeterdiscover Change image and share on social
What greatly annoys me is sometimes you see the short story being described as a training ground for the novel. Kind of like an apprenticeship. And in lots of ways, it's a far harder form. Kevin Barry annoyapprenticeshipform Change image and share on social
I always thought 'chick lit' meant third-person contemporary funny novels, dealing with issues of the day. I mean, it's not the ideal term; when I'm asked to describe what I do, I say I write romantic comedies, cause that's what I feel they are. But I'm quite pragmatic. Sophie Kinsella askchickcomedy share on social
In France, we don't yet have the craft that American TV does or big studios like Paramount. It was so cool going through those famous gates when you have your own little pass and picture on it. Woo hoo, I'm going to work! Lizzie Brochere americanbigcool share on social
If you've done a bit of journalism, everyone assumes you must be moving into PR. We're absolutely not becoming a PR agency and we're not turning into Brunswick. We will remain SRU, but we will be owned by the Brunswick Group. It's quite different. Peter York absolutelyagencyassume share on social