Dodie Smith: Writing

Dodie Smith was English novelist and playwright. Explore interesting quotes on writing.

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“I only want to write. And there's no college for that except life.”

Dodie Smith book I Capture the Castle

Source: I Capture the Castle

“When I read a book, I put in all the imagination I can, so that it is almost like writing the book as well as reading it - or rather, it is like living it. It makes reading so much more exciting, but I don't suppose many people try to do it.”

Dodie Smith book I Capture the Castle

Source: I Capture the Castle

“I write this sitting in the kitchen sink.”

Dodie Smith book I Capture the Castle

Source: I Capture the Castle

“Perhaps if I make myself write I shall find out what is wrong with me.”

Dodie Smith book I Capture the Castle

Source: I Capture the Castle

“Only the margin left to write on now. I love you, I love you, I love you.”

Dodie Smith book I Capture the Castle

Source: I Capture the Castle

“It is rather exciting to write by moonlight.”

Dodie Smith book I Capture the Castle

Source: I Capture the Castle