“A writer who’s a pro can take on almost any assignment, but if he or she doesn’t much care about the subject, I try to dissuade the writer, as in that case the book can be just plain hard labor.” — Sterling Lord Copy Share Image
“I realized Jack [Kerouac] was deeply committed to writing. Kesey was just as deeply committed to living and experiencing the lives of others; for… — Sterling Lord Copy Share Image
“The Beats and the Pranksters showed us different ways of opting out of society. They were both the personification of countercultural movements. The Beats… — Sterling Lord Copy Share Image
“I was impressed with Jack [Kerouac]’s commitment to serious writing at the expense of everything else in his life. At a time when the… — Sterling Lord Copy Share Image
“Most—but not all—of the writers I knew then were young men who cherished their independence, were unconcerned about job security, and were serious about… — Sterling Lord Copy Share Image
“An author’s strong belief and enthusiasm will affect the writing of the book and often the publisher’s commitment to it.” — Sterling Lord Copy Share Image
“A writer who’s a pro can take on almost any assignment, but if he or she doesn’t much care about the subject, I try… — Sterling Lord Copy Share Image
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