Don't ever write just for a trend or fad, because it's a moving target, and by the time you get your work out there, the trend or fad is gone. Dig deep; don't be afraid to write fiercely. Expose your heart.
Jane YolenRead
What makes a good book? Scholars and critics have been debating that question for decades. I like books that touch my head and my heart at the same time.
Interpretation
What this quote means
A good book resonates both intellectually and emotionally.
Jane Yolen emphasizes that the essence of a good book lies in its ability to engage both the intellect and the emotions of the reader. This dual impact creates a deeper connection, allowing the reader to find both understanding and feeling within the pages, making the reading experience more enriching and fulfilling.
Themes
BooksReadingEmotionIntellectLiterature
In practice
Example use cases
In a book club discussion about character development and prose style.
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Just write. If you have to make a choice, if you say, 'Oh well, I'm going to put the writing away until my children are grown,' then you don't really want to be a writer. If you want to be a writer, you do your writing... If you don't do it, you probably don't want to be a writer, you just want to have written and be famous—which is very different.
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