"In a novel, on the other hand, you not only have to describe the rooms, but the clothes, the characters and what they are thinking. It's a much more in-depth process"
- Sidney Sheldon
About this Quote
This quote by Sidney Sheldon talks with the complexity of writing a novel contrasted to various other forms of writing. He recommends that when creating a novel, the author should go beyond just explaining the physical environment and rather delve into the thoughts and also sensations of the personalities. This calls for a much more thorough procedure, as the writer needs to develop a brilliant as well as credible globe for the reader to occupy. The author has to likewise produce credible personalities with distinctive individualities as well as inspirations, as well as should be able to convey these characters' ideas and feelings in a way that is both engaging and believable. Writing a novel is a facility and time-consuming procedure, however the benefits of developing an exciting story are well worth the effort.
This quote is written / told by Sidney Sheldon between February 11, 1917 and January 30, 2007. He/she was a famous Novelist from USA.
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