“If you don't have the time to read, you don't have the tools to write.”
“If you don't have time to read, you don't have the time (or the tools) to write. Simple as that.”
“Can I be blunt on this subject? If you don't have time to read, you don't have the time (or the tools) to write. Simple as that.”
“If you don't write when you don't have time for it, you won't write when you do have time for it.”
“The artist doesn't have time to listen to the critics. The ones who want to be writers read the reviews, the ones who want to write don't have the time to read reviews. ”
“Writing is not a matter of time, but a matter or of space. If you don't keep space in your head for writing, you won't write even if you have the time.”