But I'm not a small-literary-novel kind of guy, and once…
“But I'm not a small-literary-novel kind of guy, and once I'd developed the world in the first couple of hundred pages, I felt that there was potential here to go on and write an engaging story set in that world. So that's what I did. This probably ruins things both for the people who want small literary novels and for those who want action-packed epics, but anyway, it's what I wrote.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The author acknowledges his preference for expansive world‑building over concise literary style, choosing to craft an engaging story despite differing audience expectations.
In simple terms: He chose a big, action‑filled story over a small literary novel.
Key Takeaway
Embrace your storytelling strengths.
Themes
creativity
genre
audience
world‑building
narrative
Mood
reflective
confident
Type
authorial
genre‑blending
When to use this quote
- writing a novel
- publishing
- marketing
- reader expectations
Key Concepts
epic storytelling
authorial intent
genre expectations
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you prioritize personal vision or audience demand?
- How does genre choice affect reader engagement?
A Different Perspective
Some readers may feel alienated by genre blending.