Books Quote by Leslie S. Klinger
““but you are very well aware that I belong to that remarkable class of authors who, when they are bearing anything about in their minds in the manner I have just described, feel as if everybody who comes near them, and also the whole world to boot, were asking, “Oh! what is it? Oh! do tell us, my good sir?””
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Writer’s Dilemma, 1995
Authors feel pressure to explain their thoughts to an eager audience, fearing judgment.
In simple terms: Writers sense audience demand for clarification.
Key Takeaway
Embrace uncertainty and write for yourself.
Themes
creativity
audience expectation
self‑doubt
communication
Mood
introspective
artistic
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- writing workshops
- publishing
- public readings
- creative blocks
Key Concepts
literature
psychology
performance
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance clarity with artistic mystery?
- When is it okay to with the reader guessing?
A Different Perspective
Not all readers need exhaustive explanation.
