Writing about 2,000 words in three hours every morning, 'Casino Royale' dutifully produced itself. I wrote nothing and made no corrections until the book was finished. If I had looked back at what I had written the day before I might have despaired. Ian Fleming 000backbook share on social
Writing about a person whose struggle you wish you could solve is an act of compassion and also, frankly, opportunism. Karen Bender actcompassionfrankly Change image and share on social
Writing about Africa by Africans has been part of my literary apprenticeship, standing alongside works by authors such as Joseph Conrad, Joyce Cary and Graham Greene as influences. Giles Foden africaafricanalongside Change image and share on social
Writing about carrying the past on your back is a manifestation of my Irishness, because we go on and on and will for another two or three generations. Jennifer Johnston backcarrygeneration Change image and share on social
Writing about dead white males seems to be out of favor among academics. Ron Chernow academicdeadfavor Change image and share on social
Writing about feeling disconnected has enabled me to connect, and that has been the most lovely thing of all. Marian Keyes connectdisconnectenable Change image and share on social
Writing about magic is harder than writing about spies because you're dealing with something that doesn't really exist. Anthony Horowitz dealexisthard Change image and share on social
Writing about music is like dancing about architecture. Martin Mull architecturedancemusic Change image and share on social
Writing about our gods in English is unnatural, but I believe language is just a carrier - a means to an end. Amish Tripathi carrierendenglish Change image and share on social
