S18E6 – Pearls from the Masters: Agatha Christie
Never tell all you know – not even to the person you know best. – Agatha Christie
Writing Roots
S18E5 – Pearls from the Masters: Aristotle
To write well, express yourself like the common people, but think like a wise man. – Aristotle
S18E4 – Pearls from the Masters: Lee Child
I became a writer not principally because I’m in love with the idea of being a writer, but I’m in love with the idea of entertainment. I just want to entertain people. – Lee Child
S18E3 – Pearls from the Masters: Neil Gaiman
Fairy tales are more than true: not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten. – Neil Gaiman
S18E2 – Pearls from the Masters: John Green
I often get mad at myself because I’m writing poorly, or worry that I’ll never write another book, or feel frustrated because I’m up against the limits of my talents, but I never dread writing. So I often feel that I’m not up to the task, but I never dread it. – John Green
S18E1 – Pearls from the Masters: Stephen King
Talent is cheaper than table salt. What separates the talented individual from the successful one is a lot of hard work. – Stephen King
S17E9 – How Do I Learn to Become a Better Writer?
All worthy work is open to interpretations the author did not intend. Art isn’t your pet – it’s your kid. It grows up and talks back to you. – Joss Whedon
S17E8 – What Do I Need to Know to Start Writing My Book?
Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Being willing is not enough; we must do. – Leonardo da Vinci
S17 Bonus – How Do I Get Over Writer’s Block?
It’s not the fear of writing that blocks people, it’s fear of not writing well. Something quite different. – Scott Berkun
S17E7 – Can I Mention Copyrighted or Trademarked Material?
People constantly make pop culture references. That’s why it’s called popular culture, because people are aware of it and reference it constantly. – Seth Rogan