Books Quote by Anthony Doerr
“Without always meaning to, I write really long short stories, 60-pagers, 90-pagers, pieces of fiction that are too long for all but the bravest magazines to print, and too short for all but the bravest book publishers to publish.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Writing Process, Anthony Doerr
The author unintentionally writes lengthy short stories that are too long for most magazines but too short for most publishers.
In simple terms: Stories fall between magazine and book lengths.
Key Takeaway
Find the right venue for your work.
Themes
writing
length
publishing
creativity
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
observational
strategic
When to use this quote
- magazine submission
- book proposal
- literary contests
- self‑publishing
Key Concepts
narrative structure
market fit
Questions to Reflect On
- What audience fits your story’s length?
- How can you adjust length without losing essence?
A Different Perspective
Finding the perfect length can be elusive.
