Books Quote by David Wroblewski

It is as true for the writer as for the reader that any novel worth its ink should be an experience first and foremost…

— David Wroblewski

“[I]n adult literary fiction, stories are there on sufferance. Other things are felt to be more important: technique, style, literary knowingness. Adult readers who…

— Philip Pullman

Novels are one of the few remaining areas of narrative storytelling where one person does almost all of the creative heavy lifting.

— Charles Stross

I do not think writers ought ever to sit down and think they must write about some cause, or theme, or something. If they…

— Doris Lessing

“Every novel is brand-new. It’s never been written before in the history of the world. At the same time, it’s merely the latest in…

— Thomas C. Foster

Stories are one thing that will be constant in life. Whether told, written, reenacted they are a fundamental part of human nature.

— Jessica Shirvington

“My stories may 'lack' the overall sparkly finish, but I enjoy writing them and publishing them. Not every book is perfect not even from…

— laurie bowler

“Best or worst, novels are all the same. Nothing but love, love, love; what silly nonsense it is! Why don’t people write about the…

— George Gissing

If it's a good story, it's a good story, and it draws readers in.

— H. W. Brands

“the starting place for any powerful story must be the author himself. If a story doesn’t resonate first and foremost with you, why believe…

— K.M. Weiland

The first thing you have to consider when writing a novel is your story, and then your story - and then your story!

— Ford Madox Ford

All great literary works influence us as writers, not their stories as much as their storytelling ability.

— Michael Scott