Erle Stanley Gardner quotes

Erle Stanley Gardner was an American author and lawyer, best known for creating the Perry Mason detective series. His prolific writing career included more than 80 Perry Mason novels and many other works in the mystery and crime genres. He became one of the best-selling authors of his time and left a lasting impact on detective fiction. Here are 4 of his quotes:

I like what I like and not what I'm supposed to like because of mass rating. And I very much dislike the things I don't like. (Erle Stanley Gardner)

The real trouble with the writing game is that no general rule can be worked out for uniform guidance, and this applies to sales as well as to writing.

Erle Stanley Gardner

After you've written a story, the thing to do is sell it. Sounds simple, and it is, if one will follow certain basic principles of salesmanship.

Erle Stanley Gardner

It's a damn good story. If you have any comments, write them on the back of a check.

Erle Stanley Gardner

Erle Stanley Gardner

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Occupation: American Author
Born: July 17, 1889
Died: March 11, 1970
Quotes count: 4

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