Quote by Jonathan Coe

I have two ideas for novels at the moment, neither of them all that conventional, but I'm not ready to choose between them yet, let alone settle down to the process of writing.

I have two ideas for novels at the moment, neither of them a

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The quote expresses the author's dilemma of having two unconventional novel ideas and the difficulty in deciding which one to pursue. Currently not prepared to make a choice or commit to the writing process, they are in a state of contemplation and evaluation. It reflects the internal struggle of an author torn between multiple creative options, highlighting the need for careful consideration before embarking on the journey of writing a novel.

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