Breaking through writer's block is like thinking out of the box: Both require an ability to imagine a world outside your four walls or rearranging them to get a better view.

I write whenever it suits me. During a creative period I write every day; a novel should not be interrupted.

To be motivated to write a novel, I need to be unable not to write.

Writing is a solitary venture. Making use of a soundless void in the vortex of time the author enters the realm of restoration, an undertaking where he or she explores that private psychic space of the self. In this mystical state of heightened awareness, the writer investigates the soul’s grievances, and diagnoses and treats their grim afflictions.

A writer may not know the way at first; but if he endeavors to complete his task, he carves a path with his story, a knowledge shortcut.

Biting my truant pen, beating myself for spite:
"Fool!" said my muse to me, "look in thy heart, and write.