"Authors write books for one, and only one, reason: because we like to torture people."

Writing, Books, Authors, Humor

9

Create Your Own Wallpaper

Standard

Customized

"Authors write books for one, and only one, reason: because we like to torture people."

Exlpore more Writing quotes

"Copywriters, journalists, mainstream authors, ghostwriters, bloggers and advertising creatives have as much right to think of themselves as good writers as academics, poets, or literary novelists."

Sara Sheridan, Scottish Author

Writing, Creativity, Identity, Profession

"You are the writer of your life story, so don't forget to write the best one."

Debasish Mridha, American Author

Writing, Story, Life, Creation, Self

"Writing means not just staring ugliness in the face, but finding a way to embrace it."

Veronica Roth, American Author

Writing, Truth, Reality, Acceptance

"Write about the beauty of rainbows and the glint of reflected light that can enlighten readers' minds."

Debasish Mridha, American Author

Writing, Beauty, Rainbows, Light

"When I write, I see the character inside out, not outside in."

Debasish Mridha, American Author

Writing, Character, Truth, Expression

"With my simple writings I want to change the mindset of humanity so that they themselves can create a positive new world where they can live with dignity and peace."

Debasish Mridha, American Author

Writing, Humanity, Mindset, Change

"You are not responsible for the reader, you're only responsible for what you are writing."

Debasish Mridha, American Author

Writing, Responsibility, Self-expression, Freedom

"My writings are reflections of my momentary thoughts, imaginations, and love for you and life in this world as a whole."

Debasish Mridha, American Author

Writing, Writings, Reflections, Love, Life

"Write as if life has no meanings without writing."

Debasish Mridha, American Author

Writing, Life, Meaning, Creation

"My writings are the mirror of my soul and the dance of my mind."

Debasish Mridha, American Author

Writing, Writings, Mirror, Soul, Mind

Explore more quotes by Brandon Sanderson

"A book lives a new life every time it is read."

Literature

"The mark of a great man is one who knows when to set aside the important things in order to accomplish the vital ones."

Wisdom

"What do you know?"Almost everything. That almost part can be a real kick in the teeth sometimes."What do you want, then?"What I can't have. Wit turned to him, eyes solemn. "Same as everyone else, Kaladin Stormblessed."

Knowledge

"I ask of you your lives, Elend said, voice echoing, "and your courage. I ask of you your faith, and your honor-your strength, and your compassion. For today, I lead you to die. I will not ask you to welcome this event. I will not insult you by calling it well, or just, or even glorious. But I will say this."Each moment you fight is a gift to those in this cavern. Each second we fight is a second longer that thousands of people can draw breath. Each stroke of the sword, each koloss felled, each breath earned is a victory! It is a person protected for a moment longer, a life extended, an enemy frustrated!There was a brief pause. us!"

Courage

"We're all freaks sometimes, Melody," he replied. "You're just... well, better at it than most."

Identity

"Joel, lad, school is about learning to learn. If you don't practice studying things you don't like, then you'll have a very hard time in life."

Education

"Magic works best for me when it aligns with scientific principles."

Fantasy

"Do not deride someone's faith simply because you do not share it, Lord Cladent," Sazed said quietly."

Spiritual

"If you give up what you want most for what you think you should want more, you'll end up miserable."

Life

"People are valuable, Mistress Vin, and so-therefore-are their beliefs."

Ethics