Every human being has hundreds of separate people living under his skin. The talent of a writer is his ability to give them their separate names, identities, personalities and have them relate to other characters living with him.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Writers are described as people who manage multiple internal personalities.
- In plain terms
- A writer gives distinct names and identities to inner voices.
- What can you take from it?
- Good writing reflects the complexity of human identity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who lives inside you?
- How do you name your parts?
Another view
Not all writing involves creating distinct personas.
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