'After a while I was just writing books to become a more expansive person. I couldn’t stop myself… I owe my whole life to writing.' ~Jonathan Evison #authorbirthday #botd #writingsky

'Poetry is not a turning loose of emotion, but an escape from emotion; it is not the expression of personality, but an escape from personality. But, of course, only those who have personality and emotions know what it means to want to escape from these things.' ~T. S. Eliot #botd #authorbirthday

'I would say when I first started writing, I was a very dialogue heavy writer. It comes to me most naturally. As I got older, I had to really learn how to write setting. I had to deliberately learn certain elements of craft.' ~Alison Espach #authorbirthday #botd #writingsky

William Faulkner's birthday is 25 September. To mark the occasion, discover 10 things the Nobel Prize-winning author had to say about writing, reading, characters, imagination, and finding time to write. #williamfaulkner #botd #authorbirthday #writingsky

'When I was a beginning writer, I followed a strict, twenty-page outline and lengthy character biographies. I spent a lot of my research time creating characters; then I moved them through the plot as I’d conceived it.' ~Kristin Hannah #authorbirthday #botd #writingsky

24 September is F. Scott Fitzgerald’s birthday. Here are seven pieces of writing advice from the author of 'The Great Gatsby'. His observations on writing, language, characters, and storytelling still offer plenty for writers to consider today. #writingsky #fscottfitzgerald #authorbirthday

'The illusion of depth in a character is created simply by withholding information from an audience. A character will seem complex and intriguing only if we don’t know the reasons why.' ~Eleanor Catton #authorbirthday #botd #writingsky

'I saw someone mention this was a golden age of SFF and I can’t agree more. Just happy to be a part of it, and happier to be able to read it all.' ~Rebecca Roanhorse #authorbirthday #botd #writingsky #booksky

7 Bits Of Writing Advice From H. G. Wells | It’s H. G. Well’s birthday on 21 September! Discover seven practical lessons from the iconic science fiction author and see what he has to say about the craft of writing. #hgwells #authorbirthday #writingsky #sciencefiction

'I don’t feel overly comfortable in dishing out advice, but the one thing I can say is what worked for me. Write what you want to read. That’s what I did, and I guess the writers that you love to read will have an influence upon what you create.' ~John Gwynne #botd #authorbirthday #writingsky

10 Bits Of Writing Advice From Stephen King | It’s Stephen King’s birthday on 21 September! Discover 10 practical lessons from the bestselling author and see what he has to say about the craft of writing. #stephenking #onwriting #botd #authorbirthday #writingsky

'I don’t personally ascribe to the notion that you should write every day, but when you do have wind at your back, you should try to go for as long as you can.' ~Hanya Yanagihara #authorbirthday #botd #writingsky

'The biggest key, though, is to never give up. Ne-ver. I don’t care how many rejections you get (and believe me, there will be a lot of them). Keep writing, keep querying.' ~Angie Thomas #botd #authorbirthday #writingsky

It's George R. R. Martin's birthday on 20 September. He is one of the most celebrated fantasy writers of our time, best known for 'A Song of Ice and Fire'. But what can writers learn from the author behind this epic series? #georgerrmartin #authorbirthday #botd #gameofthrones #writingsky

'Structure is very important to me. I have to know where I’m going before I can write in earnest (though I constantly draft scenes that will go in the book). I used index cards and a very large wall for my book.' ~Rebecca Skloot #botd #authorbirthday #writingsky

Discover Cheryl Strayed’s writing advice for beginners and learn how the bestselling author approaches writing, storytelling, and finding your voice. Strayed was born on 17 September 1968. #botd #authorbirthday #writingsky

'The really authentic spy yarns have been written by people who have actually experienced this world. For me, John le Carré is the gold standard: The Spy Who Came in from the Cold is possibly the most perfect spy story ever written.' ~Jason Matthews #botd #authorbirthday #writingsky

'The setting coming first. Wanting to recreate something particularly beautiful or with a history that interested me. Ancient history and natural beauty. Then you shove a few people in and let them get on with it.' ~Mary Stewart #authorbirthday #botd #writingsky

Gail Carson Levine was born on 17 September. In this post, we share her seven simple rules for writers. Discover the advice behind her approach to improving your craft and developing as a writer. Read her rules and get writing! #gailcarsonlevine #authorbirthday #botd

Quotable - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, born on 15 September 1977. #authorbirthday Read more here: tinyurl.com/y5bqdxqn