Howard Nemerov Quotes

To be a dramatic writer takes hard work, talent, and discipline. And that's why I just make up crap.

I don't know how I do it, but I've written about everything. I've written about my shoes.

You have to write what you know.

Writing is no trouble: you just jot down ideas as they occur to you. The jotting is simplicity itself - it is the occurring which is difficult.

When I really want to learn about something, I write a book on it. Then the real research begins, as I begin to hear people's stories, and huge amounts of information begins to comes straight to my doorstep. Then I can write an even better book the next time!

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.

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

I think what I like best is that when people give talks or workshops, it doesn't really matter what level you are as a writer - whether you are a beginner, or you've been around the block a bit; there's something that you can take away from every session.

You have to be practical. So every time I say, if you want to write a novel you have to be practical, people get bored. They are disappointed. They are expecting a more dynamic, creative, artistic thing to say. What I want to say is: you have to be practical.

I am always trying to write.

All my books were easy to write - doesn't it show?

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.

Don't let anyone tell you there's only one way to write.

I had a strong desire to write and some free time.

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

It's not possible to advise a young writer because every young writer is so different. You might say, 'Read,' but a writer can read too much and be paralyzed. Or, 'Don't read, don't think, just write,' and the result could be a mountain of drivel.

What provides you with subject matter is your own language - and that's all.

I think anyone can write about anything that they have knowledge of and exposure to.

I'm still startled when people ask me for writing advice.

I spend 99 percent of my time writing.

I'm constantly writing.

Read a lot. Write a lot. Have fun.

I think writing well takes a little bit of talent and an awful lot of work.

Writing will remain a passion project.

Writing tips are like mini skirts. Sometimes they fit perfectly, sometimes they make you cry, and sometimes you can reuse the material and sew yourself a pillow or something.