I don't believe in writer's block or waiting for inspiration. If you're a writer, you sit down and write.

I've quit writing screenplay [adaptations]. It's too much work. I don't look at writing a novel as work, because I only have to please myself. I have a good time sitting here by myself, thinking up situations and characters, getting them to talk - it's so satisfying. But screenwriting's different. You might think you're writing for yourself, but there are too many other people to please.

I don’t think writers compete, I think they’re all doing separate things in their own style.

I started out of course with Hemingway when I learned how to write. Until I realized Hemingway doesn't have a sense of humor. He never has anything funny in his stories.

It's my attempt to remain invisible, not distract the reader from the story with obvious writing.

I do have fun writing, and a long time ago, I told myself, 'You got to have fun at this, or it'll drive you nuts.'

All the information you need can be given in dialogue.