Quote by Stephen King

Readers have a loyalty that cannot be matched anywhere else in the creative arts, which explains why so many writers who have run out of gas can keep coasting anyway, propelled on to the bestseller lists by the magic words AUTHOR OF on the covers of their books.

Readers have a loyalty that cannot be matched anywhere else

Summary

This quote highlights the unwavering loyalty that readers have towards their favorite authors. It suggests that this loyalty is unique to the world of literature and exceeds that found in other creative fields. Even when writers may be lacking inspiration or struggling with their writing, their strong reader base remains loyal, enabling them to maintain their success and achieve bestseller status solely by virtue of their name and reputation as an established author. Readers' trust in an author's previous works and their attachment to their favorite writers contribute significantly to their continued popularity and recognition.

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By Stephen King

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