Diablo Cody Quotes

I've summarized dozens of books in my literary career; it's become rather second nature.

I really think that reading is just as important as writing when you're trying to be a writer because it's the only apprenticeship we have, it's the only way of learning how to write a story.

I think, because I've been working for a while, I've been working since I was ten, I had the fortune of reading a lot, a lot of scripts.

I had the most incredible English and literature teachers in school, and it really influenced my love of storytelling. It's what made me excited to study journalism in college. I love editorials and documentaries. All of that came from being given the opportunity to lose myself in good writing when I was a kid.

The most important thing is to read as much as you can, like I did. It will give you an understanding of what makes good writing and it will enlarge your vocabulary.

I had really good English teachers in elementary through high school. Not only were we required to read a lot - which is the best training for writing - we were drilled on grammar every day, every night. I hated the drill part, but I don't dangle my participles too often.

I love to read, and I love to write. I love to read. You have no idea how many books I have.

When I was a kid, I went through the whole process of reading great literature and trying to be very widely read.

I was a very avid reader when I was a child, and I also was a good listener.

I was fantastically well versed by the time I left school. I had a teacher who put 'A Clockwork Orange' my way, and 'Catcher in the Rye.'

I practice reading all the time. I read everything and having so many scripts to read, which really helps out as well.

I, personally, have found reading a continual support to writing.

I didn't want to be an author; I wanted to be a scientist. Not that I didn't love literature, but I couldn't distinguish it from reading, and reading was already my default activity, almost like breathing.

I'm not a good writer, and I don't care. Unfortunately, after I left college, I didn't have time much for literature. I wish I did. Most of the time I read documents, and that's not going to help your writing. But I'm a very logical writer, and you can't get out of me. Once I've nailed you, you're finished.

Read as much as you can, and then sit down and write.

I believe that writing is derivative. I think good writing comes from good reading.

I wasn't going to be a college kid. The only subject I was interested in was English. I think I had a subconscious interest in analyzing story.

One can't write without having read - you have to read before beginning to write - and universities offer a very good opportunity to read.

I take a real interest in the possibilities of teaching - including the practice of bringing creative writing, and serious reading, into the classroom. I am persuaded that since language is alive, much of the challenge has already been met by the poets and novelists we read.

We're not in love with Literature all the time - especially when you have to teach it every day.

I didn't start writing until late high school and then I was just diddling. Mainly I loved to read and my writing was an outgrowth of that.

As for what's the most challenging aspect of teaching, it's convincing younger writers of the importance of reading widely and passionately.

I believe that reading widely is the best preparation for writing.

We shouldn't teach great books; we should teach a love of reading. Knowing the contents of a few works of literature is a trivial achievement. Being inclined to go on reading is a great achievement.

I always try to block out an hour or so a day to read. Being a writer is a job, and reading helps train my brain in the right direction.