Captured Quote by Andre Dubus
“I think what I love most [about writing] is that feeling that you really nailed something. Sometimes with a line you feel that it really captured what it is that you had inside you and you got it out for a stranger to read, someone who may never love you or meet you, but he or she is going to get that experience from that line.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Writing Craft Interview, 2010
The joy of writing comes from creating a line that authentically conveys inner truth to a reader, even a stranger.
In simple terms: Writing feels rewarding when you capture and share inner truth.
Seek authenticity in your words.
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When to use this quote
- writing workshops
- personal journals
- publishing
- teaching writing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What truth are you hesitant to share?
- How does vulnerability affect your craft?
Not all readers will connect; personal exposure can be risky.