Writers obviously have to bear witness to the harsh face of the age. Alexander McCall Smith agebearface Change image and share on social
Writers of color are given certain messages - explicit or implicit - about what they're allowed to write about or what will be successful if they write about it. And white writers are given another set of implicit and, sometimes, explicit messages. Jess Row allowcolorexplicit share on social
Writers of fiction should stick to writing, not pop up on panel shows or as a talking head. Robert Harris fictionheadpanel Change image and share on social
Writers of fiction, when they begin, are more likely to try the short form. Irwin Shaw beginfictionform Change image and share on social
Writers of historical fiction are not under the same obligation as historians to find evidence for the statements they make. For us it is sufficient if what we say can't be disproved or shown to be false. Barry Unsworth disproveevidencefalse share on social
Writers of novels and romance in general bring a double loss to their readers; robbing them of their time and money; representing men, manners, and things, that never have been, or are likely to be. Mary Wortley Montagu bringdoublegeneral Change image and share on social
Writers often feel obliged to adopt some sort of public appearance. Claire Tomalin adoptappearancefeel Change image and share on social
Writers often say that characters begin to write themselves, and I never used to believe that. I always thought that was complete hogwash. Kevin Kwan begincharactercomplete Change image and share on social
Writers on etiquette receive a continuous flow of questions on subjects such as 'When is it too early in the season to wear white accessories?' and 'What is the proper gift to send to a family in mourning?' Letitia Baldrige accessorycontinuousearly share on social
Writers, particularly poets, always feel exiled in some way - people who don't exactly feel at home, so they try to find a home in language. Natasha Trethewey exilefeelfind Change image and share on social
