There’s no one right way to write. Just as each writer has their own individual voice, they also have their own process and habits. However, there are some things that all writers can agree on – the importance of hard work, for example, or the satisfaction of finishing a project. Writing can be really hard work and sometimes it’s challenging to stay consistent. We’ve collected 10 great quotes about writing to help inspire you. We hope you find them helpful!
1. “The writer must believe that what he is writing is the most important thing in the world. And if he does not believe it, then no one else will believe it.” – Somerset Maugham
2. “A writer is someone for whom writing is more difficult than it is for other people.” – Thomas Mann
3. “There is nothing to writing. All you do is sit down at a typewriter and bleed.”- Ernest Hemingway
4. “Writing is easy. All you have to do is cross out the wrong words.” – Mark Twain
5. “I can shake off everything as I write; my sorrows disappear, my courage is reborn.” – Anne Frank
6. “The act of putting pen to paper encourages pause for thought, this in turn makes us think more deeply about life, which helps us make better decisions.” – Margaret Atwood
7. “To write well, express yourself like the common people, but think like a wise man.” – Aristotle
8. “You must stay drunk on writing so reality cannot destroy you.” – Ray Bradbury
9. “For me, writing is exploration; every time I go out with my little bucket and spade into the field that is my mind, I never know quite what I will find there.” – Philip Pullman
Writing is hard, but it’s also insanely rewarding. As these 10 quotes demonstrate, every writer has their own process and approach – but all of them emphasize the importance of consistency, passion, and dedication (i.e. hard work). So keep writing, even on the days when it feels like a struggle. And if you need some extra inspiration or motivation, be sure to subscribe for updates from our site. We’ll send you writing tips and resources straight to your inbox!
