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“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.” quote by Charles de Lint
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“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.”

Charles de Lint

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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.

Key Takeaway

Focus on emotional resonance.

Themes

writing truth emotion reader craft

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

literary educational

When to use this quote

  • novel writing
  • journalism
  • teaching
  • public speaking
  • marketing copy

Key Concepts

narrative truth empathy literary technique

Questions to Reflect On

  • What truth do you want your audience to feel?
  • How can you turn a fact into an emotional experience?
A Different Perspective

Fact‑only writing may feel dry.

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