Cliche Quote by Dan Savage
“When you're a writer, you want to try to avoid cliches. Unfortunately, when you're writing about marriage or family, all cliches seem to apply.”
About This Quote
Source Podcast: Discussion on writing and clichés in family narratives
Writers aim to avoid clichés, yet marriage and family topics naturally invoke them, showing the difficulty of originality in universal experiences.
In simple terms: Family writing often falls into familiar patterns.
Key Takeaway
Seek fresh angles in familiar topics.
Themes
writing
family
cliché
creativity
challenge
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
instructional
reflective
When to use this quote
- novel writing
- blog posts
- screenplays
Key Concepts
literary theory
authenticity
narrative technique
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you subvert a cliché?
- What fresh perspective can you bring to family stories?
A Different Perspective
Clichés can limit depth if overused.
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