Quotes by Darynda Jones

Explore a curated collection of 30 quotes by Darynda Jones. Discover timeless wisdom, insightful thoughts, and memorable words that have inspired readers around the world. Browse through the gallery below and click on any quote to read more.

Who knew Demon Child would have such a normal name? I expected something exotic like Serena or Destiny or the Evil One T — Darynda Jones
Real writers write. Period. No, the muse does not come to visit everyday. She’s a lazy, precocious flirt. You cannot get — Darynda Jones
The point is, stories can be all lengths. Never underestimate the power of “less is more. — Darynda Jones
Writing is transcendental. It is a form of expression, a form of art that you can take anywhere. That you can do anywher — Darynda Jones
Writing doesn’t get any easier with time or talent. If writing is easy for you, you’re probably still learning the craft — Darynda Jones
Developing your voice takes... time and practice. — Darynda Jones
There is a difference between fresh and weird. You never want to throw your reader out of the story. Keep it fresh but n — Darynda Jones
Humor is so subjective, not everyone is going to get what you are peddling. Others will be offended when what you meant — Darynda Jones
I cannot tell you how important fresh, crisp writing is for an aspiring writer. Plot is great. The overall concept is su — Darynda Jones
And as your writing evolves, what you need and get from it evolves. — Darynda Jones
Read. Write. Read some more. Explore the universe through your writing. Practice and learn what moves you and what doesn — Darynda Jones
WHILE writing, just try to have fun with your ms. Enjoy the process, but push on. Always push toward the finish line! — Darynda Jones
Any time a beloved character is killed off, it affects the audience in a very powerful way, especially in a series. — Darynda Jones
I've been rejected a hundred times. It just takes that one person who totally believes in you! — Darynda Jones
I think the first draft is so challenging because that elusive BALANCE is so challenging. — Darynda Jones
Fresh writing and an original twist on an old idea. As much as this term is hated in the industry, it doesn't make it an — Darynda Jones
Screw the beaten path! Do your thing. Write the best story you can. the rest will fall into place. — Darynda Jones
I made a decision long ago not to make any apologies. Romance rocks, and even though my books don't actually fall into t — Darynda Jones
You take a universal concept, something that has been done a million times (because everything has been done a million t — Darynda Jones
ALWAYS hook a reader. If a detail is unnecessary, it doesn't belong in your work, long or short! Make everything intrigu — Darynda Jones