“It is impossible to discourage the real writers - they don't give a damn what you say, they're going to write.”

“If I had to give young writers advice, I would say don't listen to writers talking about writing or themselves.”

Lillian Hellman (1905–1984) American dramatist and screenwriter

“Miracles don't happen. You make them happen. They're not wishes or dreams or candles on a cake. They're not impossible. Reality is real. It's totally and completely under my control.”

Julie Anne Peters (1952) American writer

“I wish I could care what you do or where you go but I can't… My dear, I don't give a damn.”

Margaret Mitchell book Vom Winde verweht (1937 German edition)

“Style is knowing who you are, what you want to say, and not giving a damn”

Gore Vidal (1925–2012) American writer

“Style is knowing who you are, what you want to say, and not giving a damn.”

Gore Vidal (1925–2012) American writer

“I don't give a damn about what people say. They can be reptile food for all I care.”

Haruki Murakami book Dance Dance Dance

“Write it, damn you, write it! What else are you good for?”

James Joyce (1882–1941) Irish novelist and poet

“To be a writer you have to write -- and no academic degree is going to do the writing for you.”

Michelle Richmond (1970) American writer

“I write what I believe in and don't care a damn about the consequences.”

Khushwant Singh (1915–2014) Indian novelist and journalist