Bits Quote by Hozier
“When I write songs, I try to remove myself a little bit. Obviously, they're very personal to me, but it feels easier if I feel like I'm writing characters.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Rolling Stone, 2018
He distances himself from personal experience to write from a character’s perspective, making songs more universal.
In simple terms: Write as a character to broaden appeal.
Adopt a narrative voice.
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When to use this quote
- songwriting
- film scoring
- novel writing
- personal journaling
- teaching creative writing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does adopting a character affect emotional honesty?
- When is personal voice more powerful?
May lose personal authenticity.