Among the many problems which beset the novelist, not the least weighty is the choice of the moment at which to begin his novel.
Meaning of the quote
Writing a novel is challenging, and one of the most important decisions a novelist has to make is when to start the story. They need to carefully choose the moment that will grab the reader's attention and set the stage for the rest of the narrative. This is a crucial decision that can have a significant impact on the overall success of the novel.
About Vita Sackville-West
Vita Sackville-West was a renowned English author and garden designer. She was a successful novelist, poet, and journalist, known for her pastoral epic ‘The Land’ and her celebrated garden at Sissinghurst in Kent. She was also the inspiration for Virginia Woolf’s protagonist in the novel ‘Orlando: A Biography’.
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