Books Shouldn't Be Daunting, They

Fiona Has The Same Glacial Beauty Of An Iceburg, But Unlike The Iceburg She Has Absolutely Nothing Below The Surface.

The Writer Walks Out Of His Workroom In A Daze. He Wants A Drink. He Needs It.

By The Time I Am Nearing The End Of A Story, The First Part Will Have Been Reread And Altered And Corrected At Least One Hundred And Fifty Times. I Am Suspicious Of Both Facility And Speed. Good Writing Is Essentially Rewriting. I Am Positive Of This.

The Life Of A Writer Is Absolute Hell Compared To The Life Of A Businessman.

Nowadays You Can Go Anywhere In The World In A Few Hours, And Nothing Is Fabulous Any More.