The upside of web-based journalism is that everybody gets a chance. The downside is that everybody gets a chance.
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Any time you get two people in a room who disagree about anything, the time of day, there is a scene to be written. That's what I look for.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Disagreements can inspire creativity and storytelling.
The quote emphasizes that conflict and differing opinions are essential elements for engaging storytelling. When two individuals with opposing views are present, it creates a dynamic situation that writers can explore, leading to compelling narratives and deeper character development.
Themes
DisagreementStorytellingConflictCreativityWriting
In practice
Example use cases
In a writing workshop, an instructor might use this quote to encourage students to embrace conflicts in their narratives.
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