Academy Quote by C.L. Stone
““Did you finish yours, Kota?" "Working on it now, Actually." "How's it going?" He sat up, turning in his chair and holding up his notebook. "I don't know. What rhymes with formaldehyde?" My eyes widened. Gabriel laughed, rubbing his fingers against his forehead. "Dude, what kind of poem are you writing?" Kota blinked at us. "It's about a doctor." "Does the doctor fall in love?" Gabriel asked. "No." "Does someone die?" "Not in the story, technically." "What does he do?" "He performs an autopsy.””
About This Quote
Source Short story: Unpublished dialogue, 2023
A writer struggles with creative block, seeking a rhyme for a scientific term while discussing a dark, medical-themed poem.
In simple terms: Writer stuck on a rhyme about formaldehyde in a poem about a doctor.
Key Takeaway
Embrace uncertainty and keep experimenting.
Themes
creativity
writing
science
humor
Mood
playful
curious
Type
conversational
humorous
When to use this quote
- writing workshop
- college class
- creative brainstorming
Key Concepts
rhyme
autopsy
dialogue
Questions to Reflect On
- How can constraints spark imagination?
- What role does humor play in dark topics?
A Different Perspective
Limited context makes the poem's tone unclear.
