#craft

If you’re any good at all, you know you can be better. ↗

The idea that creative endeavor and mind-altering substances are entwined is one of the great pop-intellectual myths of our time. ↗

This is the secret to mastering any discipline: as you conquer one, you'll find it easier to tackle another. ↗

Humility is an essential quality in writers who want to write well. ↗

I did not begin with craft, I began with strong feelings and worked toward craft. ↗

In fact, one could argue that the skill of the fiction writer boils down to the ability to exploit intensity. ↗

Writer's block? I've never heard of a plumber complain about plumber's block. ↗

If you're a writer, write. And always strive for excellence. ↗

I’ve come to the end of another book alive. At times like this I’m always at a loss for words. ↗

A blank page is no empty space. It is brimming with potential... It is a masterpiece in waiting -- yours. ↗