A writer can't know everything about what she writes. It's impossible. You reach deep down and you bring up what feels absolutely authentic to you as you move along with the book but you don't know everything about it. You can't.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Writers cannot fully know their subjects but must rely on authentic feelings as they create.
- In plain terms
- You don't need to know everything to write something true.
- What can you take from it?
- Trust your authentic feelings while writing instead of needing total knowledge.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you find authenticity in your work?
- When do you trust your gut over facts?
Another view
Lack of knowledge can sometimes lead to factual errors.
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