Try any goddam thing you like, no matter how boringly normal or outrageous. If it works, fine. If it doesn't, toss it. Toss it even if you love it.
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Description begins in the writer’s imagination, but should finish in the reader’s.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Writing begins with the author's creativity but should ultimately engage the reader's interpretation.
This quote emphasizes the collaborative aspect of storytelling, suggesting that while the writer's imagination is the starting point of a narrative, it is the reader who completes the experience by bringing their own thoughts, emotions, and interpretations to the story. The fusion of these two perspectives—creator and audience—results in a richer and more meaningful understanding of literature.
Themes
WritingImaginationReaderStorytellingLiterature
In practice
Example use cases
This quote is perfect for a writing workshop to inspire authors.
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