Book Quote by Jennifer Egan
“In a way, I started 'Goon Squad' not even realizing I was writing a book. I thought I was just writing a few stories to stall before starting this other book that I wanted to write - or thought I wanted to write: I still haven't written it.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New Yorker, 2021
She unintentionally expanded a short story into a larger narrative, blurring lines between fiction and nonfiction.
In simple terms: A story grew into a book without her planning.
Key Takeaway
Embrace unexpected creative expansion.
Themes
writing
creativity
process
Mood
contemplative
creative
Type
literary
process
When to use this quote
- novel writing
- short story
- creative block
- idea incubation
Key Concepts
narrative development
spontaneity
authorial intent
Questions to Reflect On
- When did a project take on a life of its own?
- How do you decide to continue or stop?
A Different Perspective
Unplanned growth can drift from original vision.
