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Coleridge Quote by Elena Ferrante

“Those who write need that "willing suspension of disbelief ", as Coleridge called it.” quote by Elena Ferrante
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“Those who write need that "willing suspension of disbelief ", as Coleridge called it.”

Elena Ferrante

About This Quote

Source Essay: The Art of Writing, 2015

Writers must embrace a "willing suspension of disbelief" to create compelling narratives.

In simple terms: Writers need to let readers believe the impossible.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate narrative trust.

Themes

writing imagination belief creativity

Mood

creative inquisitive

Type

educational inspirational

When to use this quote

  • novel writing
  • storytelling workshops
  • creative education

Key Concepts

Literary theory suspension of disbelief

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance realism and fantasy?
  • What makes disbelief believable?
A Different Perspective

Overuse can lead to implausibility.

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