Around Quote by Elizabeth Meriwether
“I think so much of writing is an instinct, or a feel for a scene, or a feel for a character. You have to put into words the word 'tone,' which I think is thrown around a lot and can mean a hundred different things, but communicating that to other people is definitely a challenge.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Writer's Journey, 2015
Writing relies on intuition and feeling for scene and character, while articulating tone is complex and often misused.
In simple terms: Writing needs instinct and clear tone.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate intuition, clarify tone.
Themes
writing
intuition
tone
communication
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
advice
instructional
When to use this quote
- novel drafting
- screenplay development
- editing workshops
- teaching writing
Key Concepts
Narrative voice
emotional resonance
lexical precision
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you translate instinct into words?
- What strategies help define tone for others?
A Different Perspective
Tone is subjective; readers may interpret differently.
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