“Creativity and intelligence, rather than violence, are the best problem solvers.”
Don Roff“Fear and self-doubt are the deadly enemies of creativity. Don’t invite either into your mind.”
Don Roff“Any conversation including the mention of Roald Dahl, Ray Bradbury, or Emily Dickinson is one worth getting into or at least eavesdropping.”
Don Roff“Writing a first-draft battle scene is akin to real combat—chaos, confusion, and you must keep your cool as you fire word bullets downrange.”
Don Roff“Successful writing is a slow, daily, meticulous form of mental illness.”
Don Roff“Always work with/surround yourself with people who help make you a better version of you. Kindly avoid those who don't.”
Don Roff“Regarding the creative: never assume you're the master, only the student. Your audience will determine if you're masterful.”
Don Roff“When you print out your manuscript and read it, marking up with a pen, it sometimes feels like a criminal returning to the scene of a crime.”
Don Roff“You can be a writer who doesn't read everyday. But you're not fooling anyone. It shows, rather embarrassingly, in your work.”
Don Roff“Don't think about the writing process too much. Just do one thing: tell the motherfucking story.”
Don Roff