Quote by Stephen King

But in the wake of 'Bullet,' all the guys wanted to know was, 'How's it doing? How's it selling?' How to tell them I didn't give a flying fuck how it was doing in the marketplace, that what I cared about was how it was dong in the reader's heart?

But in the wake of 'Bullet,' all the guys wanted to know was

Summary

This quote reflects the tension between commercial success and artistic satisfaction. The speaker, presumably a writer, acknowledges the obsession people have with sales and profit while expressing a different set of priorities. They emphasize their concern for the emotional impact their work has on readers, prioritizing the depth of connection over financial gain. This quote underscores the importance of true artistic expression and the disconnection between the market's expectations and an artist's genuine intentions.

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Money Materialism Heart Writing Process Writing Caring Reaching Out Reaching People What Matters

By Stephen King

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