Brain damage Quote by Chuck Wendig
““Use the words that live inside your head. And if the words that live inside your head are those of a sentimental Victorian troubadour, then please close your head in a door jamb until you kill all that overwrought prose in an act of brain damage.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast “The Writer’s Journey”, 2020
Encourage authentic, personal expression; avoid overly sentimental or pretentious language that drowns genuine voice.
In simple terms: Speak from your own mind, not a fake Victorian poet.
Key Takeaway
Write honestly, cut out affectation.
Themes
authenticity
voice
self‑expression
creativity
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
advice
inspirational
When to use this quote
- writing workshops
- personal journals
- editing drafts
- public speaking
Key Concepts
literary style
self‑censorship
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance honesty with artistry?
- What “Victorian” habits limit your writing?
A Different Perspective
May lose poetic flair if too blunt.
