“If you're writing a story and YOU can't wait to see how it all pans out, then you are doing something right.”

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

“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?”

“When you are writing, you do not need to be as good as Poe, Shakespeare or Rowling. You need to be as good as you!”

“Writing a story is like getting to share a piece of every daydream you've ever had.”

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

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