A story needs rhythm. Read it aloud to yourself. If it doesn't spin a bit of magic, it's missing something.

- Esther Freud

A wonderful book . . . Full of sadness, hope, and ultimately love. I found it very moving.

- Esther Freud

Find your best time of the day for writing and write. Don't let anything else interfere. Afterwards it won't matter to you that the kitchen is a mess.

- Esther Freud

Believe in the reader and they can connect the dots, if you succeed breathe life into the story

- Esther Freud

Editing is everything. Cut until you can cut no more.

- Esther Freud

Trust your reader. Not everything needs to be explained. If you really know something, and breathe life into it, they'll know it too.

- Esther Freud