As a writer, one is always a little blind to what one writes. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes blind write writer
Because I find writing painful, I try to get it over with as fast as possible. But I write every day, or I lose the thread. Patrick Modiano dayfastfind Change image and share on social
I often have the impression that the book I've just finished isn't satisfied: that it rejects me because I haven't successfully completed it. Because there is no going back, I'm forced to begin a new book so I can finally complete the previous one. Patrick Modiano backbeginbook share on social
Encourage aspiring writers to continue writing when things are going against them, when it feels hard. Explain the typical obstacles that occur, and encourage and reassure them to continue, never to give up. Patrick Modiano aspirecontinueencourage share on social
You don't work on something for six years and be blind to the myriad of other approaches. Ken Burns approachblindmyriad Change image and share on social
The historical novelist has to consider what has actually happened, while the SF writer is dealing in possibilities, but they are both in the business of imagining a world unlike our own and yet connected to it. Pamela Sargent businessconnectdeal share on social
Well, I actually wrote her a letter a couple of days ago congratulating her. The tone I tried to convey in the letter is, look, you are a part of a great American historical process. Bruce Babbitt agoamericancongratulate Change image and share on social
