Between Quote by John Edgar Wideman
“I don't make that hard and fast distinction between political and nonpolitical writing. I write about what bothers me.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: “Writing and Politics” on NPR, 1995
The author refuses to separate political from personal writing, focusing on issues that disturb him.
In simple terms: Writing about personal concerns, not just politics.
Key Takeaway
Write about what unsettles you.
Themes
politics
personal
expression
Mood
critical
engaged
Type
literary
personal
When to use this quote
- opinion pieces
- creative nonfiction
Key Concepts
activism
authorship
subjectivity
Questions to Reflect On
- What topics do you find most unsettling?
- How do you decide what to write about?
A Different Perspective
Some may argue for clear genre boundaries.
