Book Quote by Iris Chang
“After working as a journalist I went to a writing program at Johns Hopkins. It was interesting because it was neither journalistic nor historical, but it emphasized writing style, and afterwards I was asked to write my first book.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New York Times, 1995
A writing program emphasized style over traditional journalism or history, leading to a first book project.
In simple terms: Style-focused writing can launch a book.
Key Takeaway
Embrace creative writing techniques.
Themes
writing
career
education
Mood
thoughtful
inspirational
Type
literary
career
When to use this quote
- career transition
- writing workshops
- publishing
Key Concepts
Narrative style
creative nonfiction
Questions to Reflect On
- How does style influence credibility?
- What balance between style and substance is ideal?
A Different Perspective
Style alone may not guarantee factual accuracy.
