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Discovery Quote by Edwidge Danticat

“After writing fiction for so long, I like the discovery element of nonfiction, in the sense that when you find the right information, it feels like gold.” quote by Edwidge Danticat
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“After writing fiction for so long, I like the discovery element of nonfiction, in the sense that when you find the right information, it feels like gold.”

Edwidge Danticat

About This Quote

Source Interview: The Paris Review, 2020

Finding accurate facts in nonfiction can be as rewarding as striking gold, offering a thrill of discovery that fuels storytelling.

In simple terms: Finding facts feels like gold.

Key Takeaway

Seek truth, cherish discovery.

Themes

creativity research reward

Mood

enthusiastic curious

Type

inspirational reflective

When to use this quote

  • writing nonfiction
  • academic research
  • documentary filmmaking
  • historical investigation

Key Concepts

journalism nonfiction writing information value

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you verify that a fact is truly valuable?
  • What methods keep discovery authentic?
A Different Perspective

The excitement can fade if facts are forced or misrepresented.

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