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Jeffery Deaver quotes about writing

American Writer May 6, 1950

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Jeffery Deaver quote: "The best way to learn about writing is to study the work of..."
The best way to learn about writing is to study the work of other writers you admire. Jeffery Deaver
When it comes time to write the book itself I'll shut the lights out, picture the scene I'm about to write then close my eyes and go at it. Yes, I can touch type. Jeffery Deaver
Trying to write books with a subject matter or in a genre or style you're not familiar with is the best way to find the Big Block looming. Jeffery Deaver
Jeffery Deaver quote: "But one does not make living writing poetry unless you're a..."
But one does not make living writing poetry unless you're a professor, and one frankly doesn't get a lot of girls as a poet. Jeffery Deaver
Doctor, do you read the Harry Potter books?” “Well, as a matter of fact, yes, I have.” “The fourth was my favorite. What was yours?” “Umm, I don’t know really.” “Is it possible,” the prosecutor asked the witness, “that those writings of Mr. Kobel are merely attempts at writing a novel? Some big fantasy book.” “I…I can’t imagine it.” “But it’s possible, isn’t it?” “I suppose. But I’ll tell you, he’ll never sell the movie rights. Jeffery Deaver
Jeffery Deaver quote: "I spend eight months outlining and researching the novel..."
I spend eight months outlining and researching the novel before I begin to write a single word of the prose. Jeffery Deaver
Jeffery Deaver quote: "The outline is 95 percent of the book. Then I sit down and..."
The outline is 95 percent of the book. Then I sit down and write, and that's the easy part. Jeffery Deaver
Jeffery Deaver quote: "Readers are paramount. I live to write books for them."
Readers are paramount. I live to write books for them. Jeffery Deaver
Jeffery Deaver quote: "I like the way words go together and I like the gamesmanship..."
I like the way words go together and I like the gamesmanship of writing poetry. It is such a challenge. Jeffery Deaver
Jeffery Deaver quote: "The easy answer is that writing novels is a lot more fun than..."
The easy answer is that writing novels is a lot more fun than practicing law. Jeffery Deaver
Jeffery Deaver quote: "I liked the challenge of writing in a very concise structure..."
I liked the challenge of writing in a very concise structure in which both meaning and form are important. Jeffery Deaver
Jeffery Deaver quote: "I write pretty much anywhere - on planes, in hotel rooms,..."
I write pretty much anywhere - on planes, in hotel rooms, anywhere in my house. Jeffery Deaver
If you have a craftsman's command of the language and basic writing techniques you'll be able to write - as long as you know what you want to say. Jeffery Deaver
Jeffery Deaver quote: "Rule one: Write about settings you're familiar with."
Rule one: Write about settings you're familiar with. Jeffery Deaver
Jeffery Deaver quote: "Of course, I write crime stories, and I have to describe..."
Of course, I write crime stories, and I have to describe violence and the aftermath of violence. Jeffery Deaver

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