Audience Quote by Don DeLillo
““When my head is in the typewriter the last thing on my mind is some imaginary reader. I don’t have an audience; I have a set of standards. But when I think of my work out in the world, written and published, I like to imagine it’s being read by some stranger somewhere who doesn’t have anyone around him to talk to about books and writing—maybe a would-be writer, maybe a little lonely, who depends on a certain kind of writing to make him feel more comfortable in the world.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New Yorker, 1995
Writing serves as a bridge to comfort lonely strangers seeking connection.
In simple terms: Writing comforts isolated readers.
Key Takeaway
Write for connection.
Themes
loneliness
empathy
purpose
Mood
introspective
hopeful
Type
personal
philosophical
When to use this quote
- publishing
- mental health
- community building
- creative process
Key Concepts
communication
solitude
artistic intent
Questions to Reflect On
- Who do you hope to reach with your words?
- How does imagined audience shape your writing?
A Different Perspective
Not all readers will feel the intended comfort.
