Sometimes I remember how the Guardian asked Margaret Atwood to give writing tips and she said things like, ‘Write with a pen. Or a pencil. If your pencil breaks, sharpen it.'

Two pencils. Genius.

😄 "7. You most likely need a thesaurus, a rudimentary grammar book, and a grip on reality. This latter means: there's no free lunch. Writing is work. ... ­Nobody is making you do this: you chose it, so don't whine."

Margaret Atwood's rules for writers

We asked some of the most esteemed contemporary authors for any golden rules they bring to their writing practice. Here are Margaret Atwood's

You should watch her course on Masterclass for more advice of that quality