I think we need to develop the courage to write from the viewpoint of people who may seem quite different from ourselves, who might have a different sexual orientation or a different race or a different ethnicity.

I think people feel for a long time that they ought to know how to write a novel in two drafts.

I love it when people can help me with my work, so I do show it.

I just like doing it, I like writing.

The making of fiction takes literally what is suggested by our imagination.

I don't really like to tell people to get out drugs.

I love to read nonfiction and memoir, but I'm mostly interested in the piece of writing more than the person.