“Stop writing what you know and start writing what you want to know.”
“To write a love letter, you have to start, without knowing, what you want to say, and end, without knowing what you have said.”
“Ever hear the expression "write what you know?" My version says "write what you want to know." If you want to know about the history of Spain, write about the history of Spain - fiction or nonfiction. If your fascinated by the old west, maybe your character lives there.”
“You don't write what you know you write to find out what you don't know”
“The best advice is not to write what you know, it’s to write what you like. Write the kind of story you like best—write the story you want to read. The same principle applies to your life and your career:”
“Don't Write What You Know; Write What You Care About -- Passionately!!”