I see the notion of talent as quite irrelevant. I see instead perseverance, application, industry, assiduity, will, will, will, desire, desire, desire.
Gordon Lish
2.
Never be sincere - sincerity is the death of writing.
Gordon Lish
3.
The secret of good writing is telling the truth.
Gordon Lish
4.
Writing is not about self-expression; it is about putting words on paper.