There were a lot of things I loved about working in a library, but mostly I miss the library patrons. I love books, but books are everywhere. Library patrons are as various and oddball and democratic as library books.
Elizabeth MccrackenRead
The thing that most interests me about writing - there are lots of things, but the thing I can't do without - is the hit of happiness a lovely sentence delivers.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Writing is driven by the joy that comes from creating beautiful sentences.
In this quote, Elizabeth McCracken expresses her deep fascination with writing, emphasizing that the most essential aspect for her is the happiness that arises from crafting elegant sentences. This joy serves as a fundamental motivation for her creative process, highlighting the connection between artistry and emotional fulfillment.
Themes
WritingHappinessBeautySentenceCreative
In practice
Example use cases
In a writing workshop, to inspire students about the joy of writing, I would share McCracken's quote.
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