Some of the people who look the most normal are probably the maddest people trying to look normal.
Do be kind to yourself. Fill pages as quickly as possible; double space, or write on every second line. Regard every new page as a small triumph. Until you get to page 50. Then calm down, and start worrying about the quality. Do feel anxiety - it's the job.
It was a sign of growing up, when the dark made no more difference to you than the day.
My novels come from within me; they are things I feel I want to do.
Good ideas are often murdered by better ones.
Schools don't really allow failure and yet it's part of any endeavour, not just writing.