Emotion Quote by George Saunders
“All along, my mantra was: Don't write unless it contributes to the emotion, and do anything you do in service of the emotion only.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Writing craft, 2014
Writing should serve emotion; every word must contribute to the feeling being conveyed.
In simple terms: Write only if it serves emotion.
Focus on emotional purpose.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- Creative writing
- editing
- storytelling
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance emotion with plot?
- What emotions drive your work?
Emotion alone may not sustain narrative.