Every writer has their rituals. For me, it's morning walks along the beach. And then, in my study I have a huge painting of the Black Madonna hung over my desk, and quite a few pictures of Mary around me for inspiration. Sue Monk Kidd beachblackdesk share on social
Every writer has to figure out what works best - and often has to select and discard different tools before they find the one that fits. Nora Roberts discardfigurefind Change image and share on social
Every writer has to find their own way into writing. Margaret Mahy findwritewriter Change image and share on social
Every writer hopes his or her book will be its own thing. Elizabeth Kostova bookhopething Change image and share on social
Every writer hopes or boldly assumes that his life is in some sense exemplary, that the particular will turn out to be universal. Martin Amis assumeboldlyexemplary Change image and share on social
Every writer I know has trouble writing. Joseph Heller troublewritewriter Change image and share on social
Every writer I've ever spoken to feels fraudulent in some way or other. Stephen Sondheim feltfraudulenthave Change image and share on social
Every writer is a frustrated actor who recites his lines in the hidden auditorium of his skull. Rod Serling actorauditoriumfrustrate Change image and share on social
Every writer is going to end up drawing from their own experiences in one way or another. Greg Rucka drawendexperience Change image and share on social
Every writer knows he is spurious; every fiction writer would rather be credible than authentic. John le Carre authenticcrediblefiction Change image and share on social
