Choices Quote by Lena Andersson
“Something about writing needs a sort of distance not to be involved as a writer - just something that makes it easier to write. You have to make choices all the time - what to tell and what not to tell.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Literary magazine, 2020
Writers benefit from emotional distance to make clearer choices about what to reveal or conceal.
In simple terms: Distance aids clarity in storytelling.
Cultivate objectivity to improve writing decisions.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- novel drafting
- journalism
- scriptwriting
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance distance with genuine feeling?
- When should a writer reveal personal truth?
Detachment may reduce emotional authenticity.