J.A. Konrath quotes

All you need to know about plotting is twofold. 1. Give your characters goals. 2. Don't let them reach those goals. (J.A. Konrath)

Writers are essential. Readers are essential. Publishers are not.

J.A. Konrath

If you can quit, quit. If you can't quit, stop complaining - this is what you chose.

J.A. Konrath

Some people are born with a fire inside them. The will to succeed. It isn't a learned behavior. It's just some unknown biological factor that makes them try harder.

J.A. Konrath

Before you make the key, study the lock.

J.A. Konrath

If you can't be smart or funny, be brief.

J.A. Konrath

Never having something is different than having something and losing it.

J.A. Konrath

There's a word for a writer who never gives up: published.

J.A. Konrath

Fate is a future you didn't try hard enough to change.

J.A. Konrath

Write the best book you possibly can, then dedicate yourself to getting people to read it.

J.A. Konrath

As writers, we can do whatever we want to. We're only limited by our imaginations. What an amazing, incredible time to be alive. How lucky we all are. (J.A. Konrath)

J.A. Konrath

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Occupation: American Writer
Born: March 29, 1970
Quotes count: 11

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