Writing is largely about time, while visual art is largely about space. Douglas Coupland artlargelyspace Change image and share on social
Writing is like a contact sport, like football. You can get hurt, but you enjoy it. Irwin Shaw contactenjoyfootball Change image and share on social
Writing is like a 'lust,' or like 'scratching when you itch.' Writing comes as a result of a very strong impulse, and when it does come, I, for one, must get it out. C. S. Lewis impulseitchlust Change image and share on social
Writing is like a rollercoaster ride for me, an adventure. I love exploring the world through 'playing' people who are absolutely nothing like me. Karen Traviss absolutelyadventureexplore Change image and share on social
Writing is like bricklaying; you put down one word after another. Sometimes the wall goes up straight and true and sometimes it doesn't and you have to push it down and start again, but you don't stop; it's your trade. Geraldine Brooks bricklayingpushput share on social
Writing is like driving at night in the fog. You can only see as far as your headlights, but you can make the whole trip that way. E. L. Doctorow drivefogheadlight Change image and share on social
Writing is like getting married. One should never commit oneself until one is amazed at one's luck. Iris Murdoch amazecommitluck Change image and share on social
Writing is like jazz. It can be learned, but it can't be taught. Paul Desmond jazzlearnteach Change image and share on social
Writing is like playing golf - you have to keep working at your swing. Bill Simmons golfplayswing Change image and share on social