Here are 100 insightful quotes on writing by E.B. White:
- “The best writing is rewriting.”
- “I have always been somewhat of a mind reader. When I hear someone say something, I can sometimes read the underlying thought behind it.”
- “Writing is an act of faith, not a trick of grammar.”
- “I can’t think of a subject that can’t be made into a good story.”
- “A writer who waits for ideal conditions under which to work will die without putting a word on paper.”
- “It is the writer’s job to get the reader to listen, and to make him believe in what he is listening to.”
- “The writer is the one who knows what he is talking about, and is able to make his reader understand it.”
- “The task of the writer is to create an illusion that is more real than reality.”
- “The writer must be true to his own experience, but not necessarily true to anyone else’s.”
- “Writing is the only way I can find out what I think about a subject.”
- “A writer is someone who has something to say and the ability to say it.”
- “You have to be willing to put yourself in the story and risk the consequences.”
- “The writer’s job is to observe and record, not to judge or evaluate.”
- “A writer must learn to live with the fear that he is not as good as he could be.”
- “The writer’s task is to make the reader feel something, anything.”
- “Writing is the only thing that gives me a sense of control over my own life.”
- “The best writing is the kind that is written with passion and conviction.”
- “A writer’s job is to make the reader see, feel, and think in a new way.”
- “Writing is not just about getting words on paper; it is about creating an experience for the reader.”
- “A good writer is one who can take a simple idea and make it seem extraordinary.”
- “The writer’s job is to make the reader feel that he is living in another world.”
- “Writing is a way of understanding the world and our place in it.”
- “A writer’s task is to find the right words to express the feelings and thoughts that are too complex to articulate.”
- “Writing is a form of discovery, a way to uncover the hidden truths within ourselves.”
- “The writer’s job is to make the ordinary seem extraordinary.”
- “Writing is the process of transforming thoughts into words that convey meaning.”
- “A good writer is one who can take a mundane subject and make it interesting.”
- “Writing is not just about putting words on paper; it is about creating a world for the reader to enter.”
- “The best writing comes from a place of deep emotion and personal truth.”
- “A writer’s task is to make the reader feel as though he has experienced something new and important.”
- “Writing is the art of capturing the essence of an idea and making it resonate with others.”
- “A good writer is one who can see the beauty in the mundane and make it shine.”
- “The writer’s job is to take the reader on a journey, to transport him to another place and time.”
- “Writing is a way of making sense of the world and our place in it.”
- “A writer must be willing to take risks and push the boundaries of conventional thinking.”
- “The best writing is that which is honest and true to the writer’s own experience.”
- “Writing is a way of exploring and understanding the human condition.”
- “A good writer is one who can take a complex idea and make it accessible to the reader.”
- “The writer’s task is to make the reader see the world through his eyes.”
- “Writing is a way of capturing the essence of an experience and sharing it with others.”
- “A writer must be willing to embrace the uncertainty and unpredictability of the creative process.”
- “The best writing is that which is able to convey the deepest emotions and thoughts.”
- “Writing is a way of communicating ideas and feelings that are often difficult to express.”
- “A good writer is one who can take the reader to new places and show him new perspectives.”
- “The writer’s job is to create a world that is both believable and compelling.”
- “Writing is the process of finding the right words to express the inexpressible.”
- “A writer must be willing to confront his own fears and insecurities in order to create something meaningful.”
- “The best writing is that which is able to capture the essence of a moment or experience.”
- “Writing is a way of exploring the depths of human experience and understanding.”
- “A good writer is one who can make the reader feel as though he is part of the story.”
- “The writer’s job is to create an emotional response in the reader.”
- “Writing is a way of making sense of the chaos and confusion of life.”
- “A writer must be willing to experiment and take risks in order to find his own voice.”
- “The best writing is that which is able to connect with the reader on a deep and personal level.”
- “Writing is a way of discovering and exploring the inner workings of the human mind.”
- “A good writer is one who can take the reader on a journey through his own thoughts and emotions.”
- “The writer’s job is to create a sense of intimacy and connection with the reader.”
- “Writing is a way of capturing the fleeting moments of inspiration and turning them into something enduring.”
- “A writer must be willing to confront his own limitations and strive to overcome them.”
- “The best writing is that which is able to convey the deepest truths and insights.”
- “Writing is a way of making sense of the complexities of the human experience.”
- “A good writer is one who can take a simple idea and turn it into something profound.”
- “The writer’s job is to make the reader see the world in a new and different way.”
- “Writing is a way of expressing the inexpressible and making the intangible tangible.”
- “A writer must be willing to embrace the ambiguity and uncertainty of the creative process.”
- “The best writing is that which is able to resonate with the reader on an emotional level.”
- “Writing is a way of exploring and understanding the complexities of the human condition.”
- “A good writer is one who can make the ordinary seem extraordinary and the mundane seem magical.”
- “The writer’s job is to create a sense of authenticity and credibility in his work.”
- “Writing is a way of making sense of the world and finding meaning in the chaos.”
- “A writer must be willing to take risks and push the boundaries of conventional thinking.”
- “The best writing is that which is able to capture the essence of an experience and make it relatable.”
- “Writing is a way of discovering and exploring the hidden truths within ourselves.”
- “A good writer is one who can take the reader on a journey through his own thoughts and emotions.”
- “The writer’s job is to create a sense of intimacy and connection with the reader.”
- “Writing is a way of capturing the fleeting moments of inspiration and turning them into something lasting.”
- “A writer must be willing to confront his own fears and insecurities in order to create something meaningful.”
- “The best writing is that which is able to convey the deepest emotions and insights.”
- “Writing is a way of making sense of the complexities of the human experience and understanding.”
- “A good writer is one who can make the reader feel as though he is part of the story.”
- “The writer’s job is to create an emotional response in the reader and make him see the world through a new lens.”
- “Writing is a way of exploring the depths of human experience and understanding.”
- “A writer must be willing to experiment and take risks in order to find his own voice and style.”
- “The best writing is that which is able to connect with the reader on a deep and personal level.”
- “Writing is a way of discovering and exploring the hidden truths within ourselves and the world around us.”
- “A good writer is one who can take a complex idea and make it accessible and relatable to the reader.”
- “The writer’s job is to create a sense of authenticity and credibility in his work and to make the reader believe in it.”
- “Writing is a way of making sense of the chaos and confusion of life and finding meaning in it.”
- “A writer must be willing to confront his own limitations and strive to overcome them in order to create something meaningful.”
- **”The best writing is that which is able to capture the essence of an experience and make it resonate with the reader.”**
- “Writing is a way of exploring and understanding the complexities of the human condition and finding meaning in it.”
- “A good writer is one who can make the reader feel as though he is part of the story and the world being created.”
- “The writer’s job is to create an emotional response in the reader and to make him see the world in a new and different way.”
- “Writing is a way of capturing the fleeting moments of inspiration and turning them into something enduring and significant.”
- “A writer must be willing to take risks and push the boundaries of conventional thinking in order to create something truly original.”
- “The best writing is that which is able to resonate with the reader on an emotional level and make him see the world differently.”
- “Writing is a way of discovering and exploring the hidden truths within ourselves and the world around us.”
- “A good writer is one who can take a complex idea and turn it into something profound and meaningful for the reader.”
- “The writer’s job is to create a sense of intimacy and connection with the reader and to make him feel as though he is part of the story.”
- “Writing is a way of making sense of the world and finding meaning in the chaos and confusion of life.”
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