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
I’ll admit that it’s not easy to get an agent, but becoming successful in anything requires perseverance. – Nicholas Sparks
I read over a hundred books a year and have done so since I was fifteen years old, and every book I’ve read has taught me something. – Nicholas Sparks
All characters come from people I know, but after the initial inspiration, I tend to modify the characters so they fit with the story. – Nicholas Sparks
To be quite honest, I’ve been very blessed when I’ve worked with Hollywood. The studios that have purchased my work to be adapted to film have really liked the work and wanted to stay as close as they could to what the book was. – Nicholas Sparks
I’m writing a new love story, set in eastern North Carolina. Surprise, surprise, huh? – Nicholas Sparks
Spreading the news is your duty as a Christian, and there are many ways to do this. – Nicholas Sparks
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
I think that men know how to romance a woman and most do it well, at least for a time, otherwise women wouldn’t marry them. The problem is that most of them begin to rest on their laurels. – Nicholas Sparks
I have certain moral parameters that I do not cross in writing; I don’t write about adultery or kids having premarital sex. – Nicholas Sparks
Because publishing is becoming more business-oriented each day with more examination of the bottom line, it’s harder to break out than ever. – Nicholas Sparks
The first thing I did when I sold my book was buy a new wedding ring for my wife and asked her to marry me all over again. – Nicholas Sparks
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
In all love stories the theme is love and tragedy, so by writing these types of stories, I have to include tragedy. – Nicholas Sparks
Romance is thinking about your significant other, when you are supposed to be thinking about something else. – Nicholas Sparks
I suppose I’m most influenced by any good, commercial writer. I learn from everyone. – Nicholas Sparks
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
Dramatic fiction – William Shakespeare made his biggest mark writing dramatic love stories. – Nicholas Sparks
My wife, my family, my friends – they’ve all taught me things about love and what that emotion really means. In a nutshell, loving someone is about giving, not receiving. – Nicholas Sparks
