Nicholas Sparks Quotes

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Nicholas Sparks

Profession : Author

Birth : December 31, 1965

I suppose more than anything, it's the way of life in this part of the country that influences my writing. In Eastern North Carolina, with the exception of Wilmington, most people live in small towns.

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I don't write romance novels.

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By reading a lot of novels in a variety of genres, and asking questions, it's possible to learn how things are done - the mechanics of writing, so to speak - and which genres and authors excel in various areas.

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What's the challenge in writing a novel that few people will read? I'm more than happy writing what I do and have no plans to change that.

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I do not use profanity in my novels. My characters all go to church.

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A typical agent in New York gets 400 query letters a month. Of those, they might ask to read 3-4 manuscripts, and of those, they might ask to represent 1.

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I write 2,000 words a day when I write. It sometimes takes three hours, it sometimes takes five hours.

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Writing the last page of the first draft is the most enjoyable moment in writing. It's one of the most enjoyable moments in life, period.

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All characters come from people I know, but after the initial inspiration, I tend to modify the characters so they fit with the story.

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I think that enduring, committed love between a married couple, along with raising children, is the most noble act anyone can aspire to. It is not written about very much.

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None of my characters are rich or famous, and the situations they find themselves in could happen to anyone.

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I have certain moral parameters that I do not cross in writing; I don't write about adultery or kids having premarital sex.

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Because publishing is becoming more business-oriented each day with more examination of the bottom line, it's harder to break out than ever.

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I'll admit that it's not easy to get an agent, but becoming successful in anything requires perseverance.

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I would be rejected if I submitted any of my novels as romance novels.

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I think, above all, the characters in my novels feel universal to the readers.

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Dramatic fiction - William Shakespeare made his biggest mark writing dramatic love stories.

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