“Be open to suggestions, but don't let anyone dictate how you should tell your story. Who can possibly tell your story better than you?”

“Don't waste your daydreams on your mind. Tell the world a story.”

“When writing, don't try to lead the story; let the story lead you.”

“Don't ever let anyone convince you that your imagination is wrong.”

“The person you need to please the most with your story is yourself.”

“Never compromise your character's personality just to make a scene more exciting. Stories flow through your character, so never forget who they are.”

“If you don't care about the main character in a novel, then you probably won't care about the story either.”