Welcome to our collection of insightful and thought-provoking quotes by Stewart O’Nan, a prolific contemporary American novelist. Stewart O’Nan’s literary works resonate deeply with readers, delving into the complexities of human nature, relationships, and the intricacies of everyday life. With a keen eye for detail and a masterful command of language, O’Nan crafts narratives that captivate and engage, inviting readers to explore the depths of emotion and experience.
Throughout his career, Stewart O’Nan has garnered critical acclaim for his ability to breathe life into his characters, portraying their joys, sorrows, and struggles with authenticity and empathy. Whether exploring themes of love, loss, or the passage of time, O’Nan’s writing possesses a profound resonance that lingers long after the final page has been turned. Join us as we delve into the profound wisdom and insight of Stewart O’Nan through a curated selection of his most memorable quotes. Discover inspiration, reflection, and perhaps a new perspective on life’s journey through the lens of one of contemporary literature’s most compelling voices.
My main question that I ask of my characters is, ‘What does it feel like to be you? And how do you get through the day? Where do you find the hope and faith to endure getting through the days, and what are your days like?’ Stewart O’Nan
I like the idea of being a working writer, not of saying that it’s going to take me 30 years to write my magnum opus. Stewart O’Nan
I always squirm when I read what’s called ‘creative nonfiction,’ and the writer is lobbing gobs of emotion and language at the world, hoping some of it will stick. Stewart O’Nan
No one writes a great book every time out, or even a good book. Stewart O’Nan
I’ve always been a big reader. Stewart O’Nan
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
Local teenagers killed in a car crash is a suburban legend, a stock plot line. Stewart O’Nan
Growing up in the ’60s and early ’70s, with the space flight and the Apollo program, I always loved planes. I always loved rockets and I always loved space travel. Stewart O’Nan
You can’t run from your roots. Stewart O’Nan
As a fiction writer, my favorite tools are my imagination and the peculiar opportunities offered by different points of view. Stewart O’Nan
I’m not sure the risks I take are any different from what other writers take, since we all serve at the pleasure of the reader. Stewart O’Nan
When I’m writing, I try to have the mask of my character on as I’m walking through the world. Stewart O’Nan
If there is an audience out there for me, I want them to be surprised when the next book comes out. Stewart O’Nan
