Assumption Quote by Clive James
“I work on the assumption, or let it be the fear, that the reader will stop reading if I stop being interesting.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "The Book of My Life", 1995
If the writer becomes uninteresting, readers will abandon the work.
In simple terms: Boring writing loses readers.
Keep writing engaging to retain audience.
Themes
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Type
When to use this quote
- novel writing
- blogging
- public speaking
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you gauge when your writing loses interest?
- What strategies keep your work compelling?
Readers may leave for reasons beyond writer's control.