E. L. Doctorow Quotes

E. L. Doctorow — American Author born on January 06, 1931, died on July 21, 2015

Edgar Lawrence "E. L." Doctorow was an American author, editor, and professor, best known internationally for his works of historical fiction. He has been described as one of the most important American novelists of the 20th century... (wikipedia)

We're always attracted to the edges of what we are, out by the edges where it's a little raw and nervy.

Writing is like driving at night in the fog. You can only see as far as your headlights, but you can make the whole trip that way.

Good writing is supposed to evoke sensation in the reader - not the fact that it is raining, but the feeling of being rained upon.

Writing is an exploration. You start from nothing and learn as you go.

It's like driving a car at night. You never see further than your headlights, but you can make the whole trip that way.

E. L. Doctorow Quotes

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