I have been writing for 50 years and readers still read my first book from when I was in the Marine Corps. Leon Uris bookcorpsmarine Change image and share on social
Research to me is as important or more important than the writing. It is the foundation upon which the book is built. Leon Uris bookbuildfoundation Change image and share on social
My first book was rejected nine times. It turned out to be a best seller, Battle Cry? in 1953. Leon Uris battlebookcry Change image and share on social
Often we have no time for our friends but all the time in the world for our enemies. Leon Uris enemyfriendtime Change image and share on social
Usually a good part of the people trying it end up not making it. Leon Uris endgoodmake Change image and share on social
It is extremely important to know what you don't want to find. Leon Uris extremelyfindimportant Change image and share on social
I enjoy writing, sometimes; I think that most writers will tell you about the agony of writing more than the joy of writing, but writing is what I was meant to do. Leon Uris agonyenjoyjoy Change image and share on social
English of course is your major tool, but it is not nearly so important as other aspects of writing for example you have to have some natural ability you can't buy it no one puts it there you're born with it. Leon Uris abilityaspectbear share on social