We have no firm hold on any knowledge or philosophy that can lift us out of our difficulties.
Writing is not about self-expression; it is about putting words on paper.
I see the notion of talent as quite irrelevant. I see instead perseverance, application, industry, assiduity, will, will, will, desire, desire, desire.
Never be sincere - sincerity is the death of writing.
The secret of good writing is telling the truth.
Don't have stories; have sentences.
it is perfectly possible to converse with any cat, from prize-winning Siamese to alley tabby. Humans who are slow learners may start with a highly articulate Siamese and progress in time to the more sensitive and difficult business of talking to scared strays. Other people, naturally gifted, can talk to any cat right away.
There are too many good comic book writers out there. I'd rather remain a fanboy.
But you make me sing like a guitar humming. . .
Your business clothes are naturally attracted to staining liquids. This attraction is strongest just before an important meeting.