The first thing you have to consider when writing a novel is your story, and then your story - and then your story!
Ford Madox FordNew York is large, glamorous, easy-going, kindly and incurious, but above all it is a crucible - because it is large enough to be incurious.
Ford Madox FordWhat the artist wishes to do — as far as you are concerned — is to take you out of yourself. As far as he is concerned, he wishes to express himself.
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