They say humor is an insignia of intellect. But why am I posting these humorous quotes I love about writers here, especially when considering that writing is a serious and noble profession? The drive behind this post is to enlighten the funny side of this serious profession and edify how funny creature the writers are – in other words, how intelligent they are.Here are some of the humorous quotes I love about writers and freelance writers:

 

Funny Quotes About Writers

Funny Quotes About Writers

“Substitute ‘damn’ every time you’re inclined to write ‘very’ your editor will delete it and the writing will be just as it should be.” By Mark Twain

“Copy from one, it is plagiarism; copy from two, it is research.” By Wilson Mizner

Now this one is my top favorite among other humorous quotes I love about writers:

“The freelance writer is a man who is paid per piece or per word or PERHAPS.” By Robert Benchley

“A second-rate writer expresses, a good writer explains but a great writer enthuses.” By Syed Ali Abbas

Ok my apologies. This was not funny, rather it was a serious and thought-provoking quote with a touch of positivity. I added it only because many people like this kind of crap! If you did not like it, read on for more funny quotes on writers.

“Writing became such a process of discovery that I couldn’t wait to get to work in the morning: I wanted to know what I was going to say.” By Sharon O’Brien

“Writing is a socially acceptable form of schizophrenia.” By E.L. Doctorow

“If you can’t annoy somebody, there’s little point in writing.” By Kingsley Amis

“For writers, the worst software on earth is thebestspinner; it can help you get a boiled egg when you were trying to get a steam-roasted goose.” (Disclaimer: It will sound funny only if you have personally used it) By Syed Ali Abbas

This quote describes me and maybe you and many other writers:

“When I was a little boy, they called me a liar, but now that I am grown up, they call me a writer.” By Isaac Bashevis Singer

And last but by no means the least:

“The secret of good writing is to say an old thing in a new way or to say a new thing in an old way.” By Richard Harding Davis

Did you also like these humorous quotes I love? If yes, please leave your favorites funny quotes about writers in the comments but make sure it is funny, not like the ones I have shared here.

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Ali

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9 Responses to Humorous Quotes I Love About Writers – Get Ready To Be ROFL!

  1. Lena Timm says:

    hahaha … they are cool especially “I added it only because many people like this kind of crap!” part. You must write a sequel to this post… Funny quotes II :)

  2. Ali says:

    Hey Lena, Thanks a lot for liking my post :) I will surely try to spare some time to write another similar post with more funny quotes. Currently, however, I am focusing on a series of seven posts on How To Be A Writer.

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  4. Lena Timm says:

    Ali! I found this one specially for you “It took me fifteen years to discover that I had no talent for writing, but I couldn’t give it up because by that time I was too famous”. By Robert Benchley.
    I am a graphic designer so don’t have much interest in writing – I just love reading funny things so liked your post. I am waiting for your next piece ;)
    Thanks,
    Lena

  5. Ali says:

    Good one Lena, Thanks for sharing. My top-favorite quote (mentioned in this post) is also by Robert Benchley!

  6. Karik says:

    Holy cnocise data batman. Lol!

  7. gaylene says:

    I love the Singer quote. So true…

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