Adventure Quote by Ian Rankin
“In real life, writers tend to be quite boring, but in our books, we're having exciting adventures all the time.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Guardian, 2008
Writers may lead dull lives, but their fiction offers thrilling adventures for readers.
In simple terms: Real life can be boring; imagination is exciting.
Write to inspire adventure.
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When to use this quote
- creative workshops
- reading clubs
- writing retreats
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does fiction enrich everyday life?
- Can writers draw adventure from mundane experiences?
Readers may conflate author with characters.