Being Quote by Paul G. Tremblay
“My first book deal was for two Mark Genevich novels. I hadn't planned on writing a second Genevich novel, but I was contracted to do so, and so there I was being introduced as a crime writer.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Author Talk, 2022
He was assigned to write a second novel in a series he hadn't intended to continue, yet embraced the role of a crime writer.
In simple terms: He took a contract he didn’t plan for and made it work.
Key Takeaway
Adapt and own unexpected opportunities.
Themes
flexibility
career
identity
genre
contract
opportunity
Mood
pragmatic
determined
Type
career
professional
narrative
When to use this quote
- publishing negotiations
- career pivots
- genre branding
- contract fulfillment
Key Concepts
authorial agency
contractual obligation
genre identity
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance contractual duties with personal artistic goals?
- Can you turn an imposed genre into a strength?
A Different Perspective
May limit creative freedom and pigeonhole the writer.
