Agents Quote by Etgar Keret
“All my writing-life people kept telling me that I should stop writing short stories and start writing novels: my agent, my Israeli publisher, my foreign ones, my bank manager - they all felt and keep feeling that I'm doing something wrong here.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Guardian, “Etgar Keret on Writing”, 2015
The author feels pressured by various advisors to abandon short stories for novels, despite personal preference.
In simple terms: People push him to write novels instead of short stories.
Key Takeaway
Consider staying true to your own creative path.
Themes
creativity
pressure
artistic identity
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
advice
personal
literary
When to use this quote
- writing workshops
- career decisions
- publishing negotiations
- personal projects
- self‑validation
Key Concepts
literary form
authorial autonomy
industry expectations
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you write your own definition of success?
- How might short stories serve your artistic goals?
A Different Perspective
Short stories can be as valuable and impactful as novels.
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