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There's a moral force in a sentence when it comes out right. It speaks the writer's will to live.

One truth is the swing of the sentence, the beat and poise, but down deeper it's the integrity of the writer as he matches with the language.

Don DeLillo

In a repressive society, a writer can be deeply influential, but in a society that's filled with glut and repetition and endless consumption, the act of terror may be the only meaningful act.

Every sentence has a truth waiting at the end of it and the writer learns how to know it when he finally gets there.

Anyone can write one book: even politicians do it. Starting a second book reveals an intention to be a professional writer.

I could tell it was a popular move as a writer to walk down the bass lines while you were writing a song.

I've often said that there's no such thing as writer's block; the problem is idea block.

Jeffery Deaver

Idea

Writer

I think male roles are generally much better written. So for actresses, we're always dealing with trying to inject a role with more truth than the writer possibly had in mind.

The quality of what is said inevitably influences the way in which it is said, however inexperienced the writer.

Robertson Davies

Quality

Writer

The most original thing a writer can do is write like himself. It is also his most difficult task.

Robertson Davies

Writer

I just don't see myself as a travel writer. I can't. I don't.

Robyn Davidson

Travel

Writer

I am a struggling writer. A middle-aged man with two little kids and I'm just trying to earn a living. So buy this book - or my kids will have to go to foster care.

The writer walks out of his workroom in a daze. He wants a drink. He needs it.

Roald Dahl

Needs

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