Since I can't write the greatest American novel, I'm going to write the longest American novel.
Thomas Steinbeck
Many of my short stories (all unpublished) were horror, and the novel I'd just finished was horror, too.
George Stephen
So, I outlined a horror novel and started writing.
The fire burns as the novel taught it how.
Wallace Stevens
My first novel was a challenge to myself. No one had an inkling that I was working on it.
Vikas Swarup
The most important basis of any novel is wanting to be someone else, and this means creating a character.
Antonio Tabucchi
Actually, I enjoy the process of writing a big long novel.
Donna Tartt
When you are young, hone your craft and write shorter pieces instead of novels, because it's really hard to finish a novel.
Laini Taylor
A novel captures essence that is not possible in any other form.
Paul Theroux
Restoration I did because I really loved e novel and I like Michael Hoffman, who directed it, but it wasn't a really challenging part for me.... →
David Thewlis