5 Great Quotations about Finishing Your Book

“The reason 99% of all stories written are not bought by editors is very simple. Editors never buy manuscripts that are left on the closet shelf at home.” - John Campbell

“Finishing a book is just like you took a child out in the back yard and shot it.” - Truman Capote

“Finish what you’re writing. Whatever you have to do to finish it, finish.” - Neil Gaiman

“The road to hell is paved with works-in-progress.” - Philip Roth

“Writing is hard. That’s why so few people stick to it and actually finish things.” - Andy Ihnatko

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