Pearl Cleage Quotes about Writing

I think it's hard to make a living as a writer, but I think it's hard to work at McDonald's too.... I think the commitment is to get up everyday and say, I'm a writer, therefore what I'm supposed to do today is write.

I think it's hard to make a living as a writer, but I think it's hard to work at McDonald's too.... I think the commitment is to get up everyday and say, "I'm a writer, therefore what I'm supposed to do today is write." And to do that, and to do that and to do that.

Pearl Cleage

Success, Commitment, Writing

Putting words on paper regularly is part of the necessary discipline of writing. A journal is a great way to do that.

Pearl Cleage

Writing, Discipline, Paper

I really love writing comedy. Writing romantic comedy is even nicer because you get to write about how insane we all act when we're falling in love.

Pearl Cleage

Falling In Love, Writing, Insane

Many times, what people call 'writer's block' is the confusion that happens when a writer has a great idea, but their writing skill is not up to the task of putting that idea down on paper. I think that learning the craft of writing is critical.

Pearl Cleage

Block, Writing, Thinking