Action Quote by Neal Stephenson

I wanted to write a big novel, something epic in scale.

— George R. R. Martin

I thought I was a pretty good writer, but I didn't have anything to write about. I wanted to go out in the world,…

— Shane Smith

I'm not the most prolific writer in the world, and, sadly, writing a novel involves a lot of effort.

— Tibor Fischer

It's really hard to be a story writer - no matter how much acclaim you get - and not write a novel.

— David Means

I think it is our job, as writers, to be epic. Epic and tiny at the same time. If you're going to be a…

— Colum McCann

I'm not writing great literature. I'm writing commercial fiction for people to enjoy the stories and to like the characters.

— Kathy Reichs

Novels allow me to create a whole world.

— Ntozake Shange

It's difficult for me to have a large story, a very large story - a novel is a large story. I'm used to writing…

— Sandra Cisneros

The good thing about writing a novel is that you're creating an imaginary world and can take a break when you need to.

— Liane Moriarty

I really enjoy writing novels. It's like the ocean. You can just build a boat and take off.

— Denis Johnson

Once I had started, I discovered the secret pleasure of writing a novel. It's such an immersive, deep commitment. With short stories, you're continually…

— Debra Dean

I had a long period of writing what I think of as 'save the world' novels. 'Fledgling' was a chance to play.

— Octavia E. Butler