Adverbs Quote by Chuck Wendig
“Question the Chestnuts. Chestnuts: the new name for boobs? No. NO. Why would you even say that? Get your mind out of the gutter. No, by "chestnuts" I mean, "those old pieces of writing advice that you hear as common refrain." 'Write what you know.' 'Adverbs give Baby Jesus hemorrhoids.' 'If you write a prologue, an orphan loses his sight.' All the "old saws" need to be put on the chopping block.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Writing Advice Podcast, 2020
Critiques clichéd writing advice, urging writers to discard outdated maxims.
In simple terms: Old writing tips are often useless.
Key Takeaway
Question and replace stale advice.
Themes
writing
creativity
critical thinking
Mood
skeptical
encouraging
Type
analytical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- novel drafting
- workshop feedback
- self‑editing
Key Concepts
clichés
authorial voice
innovation
Questions to Reflect On
- Which old tip still helps you?
- How do you balance tradition and originality?
A Different Perspective
Some advice may still hold value for beginners.
