Books Quote by Steve Erickson
“I think most novelists I know, certainly including me, feel the novels choose them rather than vice-versa.”
About This Quote
Writers often feel their stories shape them more than they shape the stories.
In simple terms: Stories influence writers.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the story’s influence on you.
Themes
creativity
agency
storytelling
Mood
contemplative
inquisitive
Type
literary
self‑reflective
When to use this quote
- writing workshops
- novel planning
- author self‑analysis
- literary criticism
Key Concepts
authorial destiny
creative process
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you feel your work chooses you?
- How much control should a writer exert?
A Different Perspective
Not all writers experience this; some actively control narratives.
