Books Quote by Brenda Ueland
“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.”
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.
Write from genuine emotion.
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When to use this quote
- teaching
- storytelling
- marketing
- therapy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can writers ensure their emotions resonate?
- What makes a story emotionally contagious?
Not all readers will feel the same.