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“I thought writing about somebody current would be a little closer to what I'm used to doing.” quote by Adam Clymer
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“I thought writing about somebody current would be a little closer to what I'm used to doing.”

Adam Clymer

About This Quote

Source Article: The New York Times, "Writing About Current Events", 1998

Writing about familiar topics feels natural and aligns with personal experience.

In simple terms: Writing about what you know feels comfortable.

Key Takeaway

Leverage familiarity to engage readers.

Themes

writing comfort experience

Mood

thoughtful inquisitive

Type

literary inspirational

When to use this quote

  • news reporting
  • blogging
  • memoir writing
  • editorial work

Key Concepts

journalism creativity psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you expand your scope?
  • What new angles can you explore?
A Different Perspective

Sticking to familiar subjects may limit perspective.

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