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I feel a bigger sense of fulfillment when writing a novel, and short stories are more about instant gratification.

I need instant gratification.

There came a time when I felt I was not going to be satisfied with life unless I could write.

Instant gratification is not soon enough.

If I waited till I felt like writing, I'd never write at all.

Never regret what you don't write.

At least in my case, a very simple, regular, happy life makes for better writing.

Good writing excites me, and makes life worth living.

Reading a novel in which all characters illustrate patience, hard work, chastity, and delayed gratification could be a pretty dull experience.

There's no better satisfaction than writing. I feel that writing is the best and everything else comes with it.