Again Quote by Neal Shusterman
“I thought 'UnSouled' would come in at around 400 pages, but it took 650 pages, and even then I felt like I was rushing the conclusion, so I asked my editor and publisher if I could divide it again. So a sequel became a trilogy, and the trilogy became a tetralogy - although we're not calling it that.”
About This Quote
Source Author interview: 2021, publishing forum
Creative projects can expand beyond original scope, requiring flexibility and re‑planning.
In simple terms: Stories grow; adapt plans accordingly.
Key Takeaway
Stay adaptable in creative work.
Themes
creativity
flexibility
project management
Mood
reflective
pragmatic
Type
professional
creative
When to use this quote
- writing a novel
- editing
- publishing
Key Concepts
narrative structure
author‑publisher dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you decide when to expand a story?
- What are the costs of changing a project’s format?
A Different Perspective
Scope creep can strain resources.
