Books Quote by Charles de Lint
“The thing to remember when you're writing is, it's not whether or not what you put on paper is true. It's whether it wakes a truth in your reader.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Writing Craft, 2005
Writing’s purpose is to evoke truth in readers, not just state facts.
In simple terms: Make readers feel truth, not just read facts.
Focus on emotional resonance.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- novel writing
- journalism
- teaching
- public speaking
- marketing copy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What truth do you want your audience to feel?
- How can you turn a fact into an emotional experience?
Fact‑only writing may feel dry.