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Top 5 Quotes & Sayings by Gordon Lish

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an American novelist Gordon Lish.

Last updated on December 22, 2024.

Gordon Lish

Gordon Lish is an American writer. As a literary editor, he championed many American authors, particularly Raymond Carver, Barry Hannah, Amy Hempel, Rick Bass, and Richard Ford. He is the father of the novelist Atticus Lish.

American - Novelist | Born: February 11, 1934

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Don't have stories; have sentences.

Gordon Lish

Gordon Lish

The secret of good writing is telling the truth.

Gordon Lish

Gordon Lish

Writing is not about self-expression; it is about putting words on paper. — © Gordon Lish

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

Gordon Lish

Gordon Lish

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

Gordon Lish

Gordon Lish

Never be sincere - sincerity is the death of writing.

Gordon Lish

Gordon Lish

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