Writing a novel can be really, really hard. Before you decide to risk your life and limb by writing a novel, here are 5 quotes from famous writers that just might change your mind. While I have never written a novel, my wife has written more than ten. I can say that she always seems incredibly happy while writing novels. Apparently, not everyone is quite so happy.

If you find yourself still wanting to write a novel after reading these quotes, you just might be a novelist.