Great writing Quote by Kate Mulgrew
“Great writing is great writing. It's as simple as all that.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: TV talk show, 2015
Great writing is straightforward; its quality lies in simplicity and clarity.
In simple terms: Good writing is simple.
Key Takeaway
Focus on clarity.
Themes
writing
simplicity
quality
Mood
thoughtful
educational
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- author workshops
- editing sessions
- teaching writing
- publishing
Key Concepts
literary craft
effective communication
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance simplicity with depth?
- When is complexity necessary?
A Different Perspective
Simplicity may overlook depth or nuance.
![“There's an old saying that great writing is simple but not easy, and so it is. The search for that one plain but inobvious [SIC] word that will do the work of five, the agony of untangling a complex idea that has become a mess of phrases in the writer's mind, the willingness to keep doing it over…” quote by William Souder](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/654/william-souder-119221_brainstorming_there-s-an-old-saying-that-great-writing_1087249.jpg)
![“I've done a lot of television in life, and I don't remember the last time that I felt so consistently happy [working with Jenji Kohan].” quote by Kate Mulgrew](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d58/kate-mulgrew-26764_consistently_i-ve-done-a-lot-of-television-in-life-an_1154593.jpg)
