Foer ... said he'd much rather write a book he'd like to read rather than the one he wants to write.

[westmoon]

*hearts him*

I can't write for beans myself, but I never tire of reading about those who do.

From here.

Comments

[slipperieslope]

Yes! I think that is the best advice to any writer that there is - write a book you always wanted to read! Excellent!

[westmoon]

Exactly. The best books and movies often seem to come from those who get tired of waiting for others to do them.