“Mere literary talent is common; what is rare is endurance, the continuing desire to work hard at writing.” – Donald Hall

“By writing at the instant the very heartbeat of life is caught.” – Walt Whitman

“But the ultimate lesson is just sit down and write. That’s all.” – Wole Soyinka

“Beware of advice — even this.” – Carl Sandburg

“If you wish to be a writer, write.” – Epictetus