1,024 Quotes About Writing-process

One day I will write a book. An epitaph

Writing is a competition between the writer and the page. When the page wins, you fail as a writer.

I am sorry, I am not a writer. I simply put my thoughts on paper. Those helped by them call them a book and me a writer. Those who are not helped call it rubbish and me a fool. Both have reason.

Every collection of poetry makes a force field of energy. When creating you give yourself over to it. In the fiercest moments of imagination the artist may not know where they are going, the how and when of it, and it doesn't matter. What matters is the process regenerates and meaning shifts at every turn.

A hammer made of deadlines is the surest tool for crushing writer's block.

Writing reminds me of carving a sculpture. The early rough hewing doesn't look too pretty but is necessary to reveal the chiseled artistry beneath.

Writing poems is the best revenge.

Dance above the surface of the world. Let your thoughts lift you into creativity that is not hampered by opinion.

Life is a book. There are many pages to be written.