Occupation: Journalist Birth: 1924 Death: December 30, 2006
The longer I write, the more important I believe it is to write the first draft as fast as possible. In drafting, I push myself so I am at the edge o….
How to read writers on writing: With respect, amusement, and skepticism. They will contradict one another-as they should-for each writer brings an in….
Don't market yourself. Editors and readers don't know what they want until they see it. Scratch what itches. Write what you need to write, feed the h….
Even the most productive writers are expert dawdlers..