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. Nicholas Sparks Read Quote
There’s always pressure, a great deal of pressure, when writing, since my first books were so successful. Nicholas Sparks Read Quote
I’m writing a new love story, set in eastern North Carolina. Surprise, surprise, huh? Nicholas Sparks Read Quote
I write 2,000 words a day when I write. It sometimes takes three hours, it sometimes takes five hours. Nicholas Sparks Read Quote
I suppose I’m most influenced by any good, commercial writer. I learn from everyone. Nicholas Sparks Read Quote
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. Nicholas Sparks Read Quote
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. Nicholas Sparks Read Quote
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. Nicholas Sparks Read Quote
Focus in on the genre you want to write, and read books in that genre. A LOT of books by a variety of authors. And read with questions in your mind. Nicholas Sparks Read Quote
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. Nicholas Sparks Read Quote