R.I.P anne rice. Your novels are trully revolutionary.

"The first draft is always shit." -- Ernest Hemingway Just write. Write write write. It'll be shit, but then you'll have something to work on. It's impossible to improve upon a blank page.

Rest In Peace, Mrs. Rice! I wrote a short story called “The Last Walk” about a fear of death because of this video giving me the courage. I was devastated to hear she passed away last night because Interview with the Vampire was so dear to me as a reader. I hope she is soaring high !

What a beautiful person to share such good honest non pretentious and non ego driven advice. Good on her. Big thumbs up.

The way Anne tells us in such a matter-of-fact way is so effective. "Are we just supposed to go home and give up? I didn't give up!" Damn right she didn't, and she is right on the mark when she says that most of the time its the writer thats holding themselves back. So to all my fellow aspiring writers, stop crying about how its hard to break into and that you need some form of support to do so.

I've never seen Anne Rice speaking before, but she's just like I imagined her: brilliant, charming, and wonderfully tenacious. What a great writer!

So emotional to hear this video after the news of her death :-( Thank you Anne Rice for all your work and support to future generations of writer.

Wow, to hear a famous author say to self-publish changes everything. Ann Rice is so awesome, loved hearing all her great advice!

You’ll be dearly missed, Anne.

I love how she said, "Just write." That's what I had to tell a friend of mine who never ended up writing. "Just write." He thought maybe I would give him some philosophical advice, but you just need to write

Every aspiring or beginner writer should watch this video. This is gold.

The fact that I will never be able to personally thank Anne Rice for everything she has taught me about writing and about life in general will always be one of the great sorrows of my life. Her life and work had a huge effect on so many people and that, to me, is a life well lived.

I can't stress how awesome it is to hear from writers who have been doing this for years. Thank you.

'Reach for the fire from heaven.' Wow, I felt that one all the way down to my toes. Thank you Anne:)

This isn't writing advice, it's a motivational speech.

I will miss you forever, Anne. 🖤

RIP Anne. I will always remember your words.

I know this was posted some time ago, but it's so refreshing to hear an author be so positive about the world of publishing.

RIP Anne Rice. This is perfect advice. I did what Anne said and now I'm a self published author. It's a great feeling of accomplishment. Keep writing your way into your own unique universe. Good luck writers.

Having self published numerous books without much luck, i always hark back to Anne's words. They help to motivate me and carry me along. She was an inspiration to all aspiring author's out there and will be truly missed. Thank you Anne for giving others hope and the freedom to write whatever the genre and subject. Regards to all of her family at this sad time.

To me she is the godess of writing, I read all her books I loved it and still have them all on my shelf. Proudly.

This is the best advice I ever heard.

I love her. Such an inspiration for lost nobody writers like me. One day I'll get there. Thankyou Ann.

She is so smart, and so down to earth. I sent her msg on one site, and she answered me back. She was so nice and so easy to communicate with people. She seems to really genuinely love to meet her fans and have conversations with her readers and fans.

My queen of the pen! This is inspired me to pick up those old things I put aside and start writing again. You're right it has to come from within and you have to do it yourself. I have always written from the point of view of pain. I feel deeply grateful for all you have taught me through your videos. You're extremely gracious with your knowledge and I appreciate you so very much!

I needed this today! I feel like she was talking straight to me, directly. Silly, I know. Love you Anne! Amazing writer, amazing advice, amazing attitude, amazing style. Thank you.

Being absolutely thrilled to receive a reply to an e mail I sent you, the advice you gave me then was very encouraging. Thank you for just being you and loving your fans back.

love her style about everything, books, clothes, communicative style... Thank you, Anne. 🙂💜

I watched this video last July and now my first novel is out. Thank you so much Anne Rice!!! Rest in peace and power.

Very inspirational. It's so simple yet so hard to stick to- just write. I watch this video from time to time to revive my desire to be a writer. Thanks for your words, Anne!

I’m watching this in Jan 2022. I have never seen an Anne video before. I’ve known of her work but never realized how kind of a soul she was. I saw she died only a few weeks ago. I’m so sorry for this loss.

"I gotta get to work because i want to find out what happens" That's the feeling you have to chase. There's nothing like it. It's the most fulfilling state i've ever been in. It has happened a few times in my life, but at some point it kind of stopped because i let myself get distracted by everything else around me and i feel like it took something away from my very being. I gotta get back to it. Have a great day, guys! Make it happen.

I feel like she's almost a great aunt or grandmother to me. She talks in such a personal and inspiring way, and her outfits are amazing =) Love you Anne!

I have listened to King's, 'On Writing.' I have listened to Strunk's, 'Elements of Style.' I have searched youtube and google for 'writing tips,' 'writing advice,' etc. and watched many informative videos from various critics / authors. This is the best advice so far. So simple. So practical. The only thing I disagree with is that thing on her chest. But hey, different strokes. :)

Anne Rice gives great advice for beginning writers. Thanks Anne, you're a treasure.

Sound advice--always. She's my go-to woman writer for inspiration and courage. And I've been published for 27 years. She is a reminder of anything I've forgotten or haven't faced. She unblocks me, every time I listen to any of her instructional videos.

As a writer "go where the pain is" is... I already knew that, because lately I've been doing really good and it's been difficult for me to write because of that, it's like "when I'm fucked up I'm the real me", completely real. And enjoy it, write something you would like to read, completely real. Great words from a great author, RIP Anne Rice.

I love this woman.

Thank God I found this video! Finally someone that is not negative and gives real advice. After watching this, I know am right on target. Thank you.

Timeless advice. Always good to revisit and share with other writers.

Anne, I'm not even done watching this, but I'm at 7:39 and just thinking...I love you. I'm having such trouble trying to write. I know I want to just write as a profession, whether it be novels or anything involving the clicking of my laptop keyboard and creating paragraphs like I'm doing now, but I've been in a slump almost all year! I'll take this video and use it as a tool of encouragement. Thank you Anne, thank you.

Holy smokes. Pouring it out in this clip. I don't think I've ever heard so much effort in the addressing of this question. Not only am I happy to have heard it but a part of me is happy for this person who persevered. You deserve it. Thank You.

I love your attitude and the fact that you are actually "aware" of what is going on in the world of publishing today! Great video!

Hi Anne:-) Thank you for sharing your wisdom. I have been reading your wonderful books since a long time, they are part of my history. Much Love and Light … Eternal ONE!

I love her. May she rest in peace

This is all I needed. I'm going to listen to this daily. Love to all the writers out there!

She is simply great! She's a really strong, die-hard woman and an actually talented author. I've read six novels of hers and listened a one as an audio book. From Russia with love and respect!

That’s great advice! Thank you, Anne! Rest in peace!

Another author said that only about 10% of the advice they were going to share, was going to work for me. I'm still building as a writer, but my passion for it has multiplied ten fold since I've started to really push myself. Its a struggle with other endeavors at the same time, but its there. Your advice is very helpful and I thank you so much for posting this to share with everyone and to encourage us.

I can never get over the fabulous outfits Anne wears.

I am currently writing my first serious novel (I have like 100 pages on a Word document) and I haven't written a word for over 8 months. I really like what I've written and some other people who read it, tell me to go on with it and finish it, cause the story has a really good and unpredictable plot. This video helped me a lot and I would like to thank you Anne Rice for encouraging me to continue with it. I really hope that one day I can thank you in person as well.

I love this video - when I'm having a disastrous writing day I watch it and convince myself that watching videos about writing is almost as good as doing the work. Almost.

Great to hear such positive motivation from someone who has been extremely successful. So many times we hear how writing will cause us to tear out our hair and stab ourselves in the face, but then Anne Rice tells us that writing is "The most wonderful profession." And she was rejected a bunch! "To pretend that it has any purpose beyond suckling eroticism is rank hypocrisy," is a direct quote after she first published Interview With a Vampire, a book which has sold likely more than ten million copies as of today.

I just wanted to thank you for being so accessible to your audience. I was pleasantly surprised to discover that you have this KZfaq channel. I myself have just recently become a “fan” after having seen the movie version of Interview with the Vampire. Thanks again for your devotion to your audience!

Anne is a very good writer (One of the best in the world in my opinion), but besides is a very good person, she found the occasion to help to others writers. She said: ''The world needs new writers'' and she is helping very much

Still remember reading Lestat and Gabrielle riding together on a (white?) horse.. Thank you for supporting us

Wow, great writing tips, brilliant, down to earth, honest, motherly lady. Too bad I just got to know about her yesterday from Quora but I'm thankful for the advice, Anne Rice. I will look up more of your writing tips. Thanks for inspiring and looking out for other writers. God bless your soul and grant you a peaceful rest. I hope to read your books some day. Jennifer A. Okech from Kampala, Uganda

Thank you. Mrs. Anne Rice!

Words cannot express how I adore this lady. :)

You're amazing Anne Rice. I've devoured your Mayfair Witches and vampire series with relish. And here you are with ace advice on how to get it done. Thank you!!!

Thank you, Anne as always your insight has been most helpful and appreciated.

Rest in peace. We lost such a good author and person. I wish she'd have lived to see her AMC shows being aired. I think their potential have always been underestimated.

R.I.P. to the real Queen of the Damned. Thank you for many lives you saved with your writing, including mine.

I love this woman so much. She is so inspirational and down to earth. God bless you Anne Rice.

My beautiful Anne. I will always take your advice to heart as you were so pure in your spirit. Bless you. You are with your beloved Stan and MIchelle. You have left a wonderful voice and soul in Christopher who will carry your legacy as well as that of Stan forward with grace, dignity, and a bit of irreverence. Thank you for your works and for your heart. There are no words as to what an inspiration you've been in my life.

This inspired me so much. I need to download this and listen to it every day.

Your advice is priceless Anne. You have truly helped and inspired me more than you could ever possibly know. You are an extraordinary woman.

I love hearing authors verify what got me started, which was knowing my inner voice had value, and making that real. Just get it out, on the page, and the rest will follow.

Anne Rice is brilliant. She is an exquisite author. Her advice is cherished.

Anne....Thank you SO much. Best writing advice I've heard in YEARS. Love you.

This is THE BEST advice on writing I've ever heard!

i was one of the people that emailed anne for some advice...i feel so inspired by her...and what a gorgeous woman...wow...

Anne, you are such an inspiration♡ Started reading IWTV a few days ago. I absolutely love it! Also thank you for your amazing advice💜

Best advice i've ever heard among hundreds

Thank you Ms Rice! i justed started writing a story thats been running through my head for years now and this is the best advice i found. started last night and im excited to continue it today! love your books by the way!

Your passion brought tears to my eyes. This is exactly what I needed to hear.

Honestly some of the best advice Ive ever heard, write what you love, write what hurts and write what makes it interesting for you. Great stuff!

this is the best advice I've heard, everyone else puts up sky high guidelines, stating what they say is great. you are inspiring and you're making me want to red your books 😊

What an amazing person to take the time to motivate people to write ! thank you !

I think this is the best advice and so sensible, realistic. Just WRITE!

This is so wonderful and inspiring. Thank you. I need to hear this.

I love you Queen Anne! Watching this again. Watching it whenever I need a boost of inspiration. 2 more sections to self edit and then my manuscript is off to my editor. Crossing my fingers. Mabuhay from the Philippines!

That was a FANTASTIC Interview! Very well done! :)

First, you need the imagination. The excitement to discover where your imagination could lead you will fire up your passion to create it. Let yourself dream. Then realize that what we imagine always, always ends up being more ugly when it sees reality. You have to chisel and refine it until you feel like it is close to what you imagined. Then you let it go into the world, and turn your obsession onto another dream.

My favorite author!

Best writing advice I've ever heard. I love her books and her approach. For too many years I've been stuck in that it's impossible mindset but if you change your beliefs you can change your outcome.

This is an amazing video, but the most amazing part for me is that Anne Rice fully supports self-publishing. You are on the right side of progress, Ms. Rice.

oh my gosh, I love you :O I really needed to hear this. I've been writing short stories for a while now and I am in the process of writing my first novel. I've been in this writer's block for what seemed like forever and I miss it, so much. I know one of the main reasons was because I've set the standards way too high for me, so unsure if my work was good enough. This has really helped me. Thank you soooo much

Thank you for the time to share sincere, real world advice and encouragement!

I love her style." Don't ask me for advice, just write!"

Thank you so much for these wonderful words of advice. I needed to hear this so much. xxx

Anne, thank you so very much for sharing this sort of a 'fireside' chat. It felt surpringly intimate, coupled with your approachable demeanor, it was very encouraging. I've never even read any of your books! I was watching a random clip of 'Interview' and saw someone mention your name and voila, here i am. I've been writing recently and so, this vid was perfect. I enjoy writing immensely, although not until recently did I ever consider being a 'writer' although technically I am one. But never considered it a profession.

You are such an inspiration to me, Anne. I really do admire every word you said here. I'm sure all aspiring writers are thankful for this type of advice. You have touched me greatly.

I love this woman

Thank you for your invaluable insight and neverending inspiration, Anne. I admire you greatly. You are a kind soul.

Damn! Her generosity and passion are incredible. A great teacher!

Thank you, Anne Rice, for recording this video and so many other wonderful tips for aspiring writers.

So refreshing to hear POSITIVE advice. Thank you, Anne.

Thank you Ann. Thank you for shedding this positive light on writing.

I'm enchanted by her and by her narrative ability