Gordon Lish quotes:

Writing is not about self-expression; it is about putting words on paper.

Don't have stories; have sentences.

Never be sincere - sincerity is the death of writing.

The secret of good writing is telling the truth.

I see the notion of talent as quite irrelevant. I see instead perseverance, application, industry, assiduity, will, will, will, desire, desire, desire.