“There is a difference between an author and a writer. The author never gives up when things go wrong, but the writer does.”
“An author is a writer who didn't give up.”
“To get the most attention, the essay should be wrong. Logical essays are read and understood. But an illogical or wrong essay will prompt dozens of other writers to rise and respond, thus giving the author mounds of publicity.”
“...a writer without authority? Impossible. as Kenneth Burke says, creation implies authority in the sense of originator....”
“...authority is the unmistakeable tone in the voice of a true writer...”
“The best author will be the one who is ashamed to become a writer.”