Never Quote by Joe R. Lansdale
“When I wrote 'Savage Season,' it was three years later before I wrote the second Hap and Leonard novel. Whenever I wrote one, I never intended to write the next one.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Savage Season, 1990
He wrote the first novel, then waited years before the sequel, never planning a series.
In simple terms: First book came, then long gap before next.
Key Takeaway
Accept that creative work can be sporadic.
Themes
creativity
patience
writing process
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
literary
personal
When to use this quote
- publishing schedule
- writer's block
- project planning
- career pacing
Key Concepts
authorial intent
unplanned series
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you wait for inspiration or schedule work?
- How does unpredictability affect your creative flow?
A Different Perspective
May limit momentum and audience expectations.
