The story is always in service to the characters, and is only as long or short, or neat or ragged as it needs to be.
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"The story is always in service to the characters, and is only as long or short, or neat or ragged as it needs to be." — Stewart O'Nan
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The story is always in service to the characters, and is only as long or short, or neat or ragged as it needs to be. — Stewart O'Nan
About Stewart O'Nan
Stewart O'Nan was a Novelist from United States (1961–present).
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This quote is attributed to Stewart O'Nan, a Novelist from United States.
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Stewart O'Nan lived from 1961 – present.