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“And it strikes me that this is how writing anything is, really. A collaboration between you who give the words and they who take them and find meaning in them, or put music behind them, or turn them aside because they were not what was needed.” quote by Ally Condie
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““And it strikes me that this is how writing anything is, really. A collaboration between you who give the words and they who take them and find meaning in them, or put music behind them, or turn them aside because they were not what was needed.””

Ally Condie

About This Quote

Writing is a collaborative act where authors and readers co‑create meaning, sometimes reshaping or discarding ideas.

In simple terms: Writing involves shared meaning‑making.

Key Takeaway

Invite readers to engage with your words.

Themes

creativity collaboration communication

Mood

thoughtful inquisitive

Type

literary inspirational

When to use this quote

  • author workshops
  • writing groups
  • publishing process
  • editing sessions

Key Concepts

Narrative theory reader response

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does reader feedback change your writing?
  • When should you discard an idea?
A Different Perspective

Not all collaborations succeed; some ideas are rejected.

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