Books Quote by Emily Winfield Martin
““To find out what a story's really about,' the Librarian said, 'you don't ask the writer. You ask the reader .””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Little Book of Big Dreams by Emily Winfield Martin, 2015
Understanding a story's true meaning requires the reader's perspective, not the author's intent.
In simple terms: Readers reveal a story's meaning.
Listen to your audience.
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When to use this quote
- book clubs
- teaching literature
- marketing books
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your perception change a story?
- What does the reader bring to meaning?
Authors may misinterpret their own work.