Tony Gilroy Quotes

Writing can't be taught.

It takes practice to do anything unique within this field, period, in writing, practice doing anything unique in writing.

Writing is like a sport - you only get better if you practice

Every story I write is different. Some are hard. Some aren't. 'Chronicle' was tremendously easy. I have a hard time comparing my process on different things, but I will say this: The more you write, the better you get at it. That's one of the few things that's markedly true.

I liked to write from the time I was about 12 or 13. I loved to read. And since I only spoke to my brother, I would write down my thoughts. And I think I wrote some of the worst poetry west of the Rockies. But by the time I was in my 20s, I found myself writing little essays and more poetry - writing at writing.

All experience helps when you write.

Writing is a great love of mine.

If you wish to be a writer, write.

There's a lot of young authors out there, and people do seem to forget: in order to write well, you do need to have some experience.

One thing I always did in my career was writing. I always was writing. I was trying to create things. For myself, for other people.

I tend to be a subscriber to the idea that you have everything you need by the time you're 12 years old to do interesting writing for most of the rest of your life - certainly by the time you're 18.

As far as writing, it's grown because I've really grown comfortable with who I am.

And that's what I've learned too: writing is key.

Writers are born, not made. We can hone the craft. We need to try to encourage someone and make a dialogue, suggesting ways to do something differently or how to improve.

A writer writes. If you want to be a writer, write.

The most important advice I can offer is that writing is a craft that you can learn by practicing. If you keep writing, you will improve.

The best way to become a successful writer is to read good writing, remember it, and then forget where you remember it from.

I'm here because of what I write. Obviously, I must know something.

I did not go to any creative writing workshop; I did not major in literature. If I can write, anyone can write. All it needs is imagination.

Write for yourself, not for a perceived audience. If you do, you'll mostly fall flat on your face, because it's impossible to judge what people want. And you have to read. That's how you learn what is good writing and what is bad. Then the main thing is application. It's hard work.

I love to write.

I like writing my own material - I'm pretty good at it.

Big Night and The Impostors are both things that I wrote.

Writing is one of the few activities where quantity will inevitably make quality. The more you write, the better you're going to get at it.

Writers are nerds.