Dream Quote by Jack Kerouac
“A scene should be selected by the writer for haunted-ness-of-mind interest. If you're not haunted by something, as by a dream, a vision, or a memory, which are involuntary, you're not interested or even involved.”
About This Quote
The writer must choose subjects that provoke an inner haunting—dreams, visions, memories—to create genuine engagement.
In simple terms: Select haunting material for depth
Key Takeaway
Haunted content fuels involvement
Themes
creativity
psychology
narrative
subjectivity
memory
Mood
introspective
enigmatic
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- writing workshops
- creative brainstorming
- literary analysis
- personal journaling
Key Concepts
inner conflict
involuntary imagery
engagement
Practical Applications
- story development
- character motivation
Questions to Reflect On
- What inner experiences can you draw upon?
- How does haunting affect reader connection?
