If you can quit, quit. If you can't quit, stop complaining - this is what you chose.

Some people are born with a fire inside them. The will to succeed. It isn’t a learned behavior. It’s just some unknown biological factor that makes them try harder.

As writers, we can do whatever we want to. We're only limited by our imaginations. What an amazing, incredible time to be alive. How lucky we all are.

Write the best book you possibly can, then dedicate yourself to getting people to read it.

All you need to know about plotting is twofold. 1. Give your characters goals. 2. Don't let them reach those goals.

If you can't be smart or funny, be brief.

You can't be both happy and ambitious.