Elizabeth George

The past can't be changed, can it? It can just be forgiven. ↗

— Elizabeth George

#change

But if you don't understand that story is character and not just idea, you will not be able to breathe life into even the most intriguing flash of inspiration. ↗

— Elizabeth George

#writing-craft #inspirational

I find it both fascinating and disconcerting when I discover yet another person who believes that writing can't be taught. Frankly, I don't understand this point of view. ↗

— Elizabeth George

#believes #both #disconcerting #discover #fascinating

I attempt to write a good novel. Whether it is literature or not is something that will be decided by the ages, not by me and not by a pack of critics around the globe. ↗

— Elizabeth George

#around #attempt #critics #decided #globe

Writing is no dying art form in America because most published writers here accept the wisdom and the necessity of encouraging the talent that follows in their footsteps. ↗

— Elizabeth George

#america #art #art form #because #dying

It is the job of the novelist to touch the reader. ↗

— Elizabeth George

#novelist #reader #touch

I don't think anyone could write about another culture and get it 100 percent accurate. ↗

— Elizabeth George

#accurate #another #anyone #could #culture