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“The writer has a feeling and utters it from his true self. The reader reads it and is immediately infected and has exactly the same feeling. This is the whole secret of enchantment and fascination.” quote by Brenda Ueland
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“The writer has a feeling and utters it from his true self. The reader reads it and is immediately infected and has exactly the same feeling. This is the whole secret of enchantment and fascination.”

Brenda Ueland

About This Quote

The writer's authentic emotion transmits to the reader, creating a shared feeling that is the essence of literary enchantment.

In simple terms: True writing spreads the writer's feeling to the reader.

Key Takeaway

Write from genuine emotion.

Themes

literature empathy creativity

Mood

inspirational reflective

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • teaching
  • storytelling
  • marketing
  • therapy

Key Concepts

authenticity emotional contagion

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can writers ensure their emotions resonate?
  • What makes a story emotionally contagious?
A Different Perspective

Not all readers will feel the same.

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