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“To try and imagine that I'm another person is always going to be hard - whether I'm writing about a truck driver or someone who is gay, who's trans, who is of a different ethnicity or creed. But it would be boring if I always had to write about myself and my limited viewpoint.” quote by Brian K. Vaughan
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“To try and imagine that I'm another person is always going to be hard - whether I'm writing about a truck driver or someone who is gay, who's trans, who is of a different ethnicity or creed. But it would be boring if I always had to write about myself and my limited viewpoint.”

Brian K. Vaughan

About This Quote

Source Interview: Comic Book Writers Talk, 2015

Empathy requires effort; writers must step beyond personal experience to portray diverse lives.

In simple terms: Writing for others needs imagination and effort.

Key Takeaway

Expand perspective through research and empathy.

Themes

empathy diversity writing creativity

Mood

thoughtful inquisitive

Type

literary educational

When to use this quote

  • novel writing
  • screenwriting
  • journalism
  • role‑playing games

Key Concepts

character development cultural awareness

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you research unfamiliar experiences?
  • What safeguards prevent misrepresentation?
A Different Perspective

Assuming perspective can lead to stereotypes if not researched.

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