Family Quote by Lynn Coady
“When revising, consider whether you have written anything that will hurt or offend a member of your immediate family. If the answer is no, go back and add something.”
About This Quote
Source Advice: Writing workshop, 2015
Consider whether your work could harm family members; if not, add something to enrich it
In simple terms: Check for potential offense, then enhance your writing
Key Takeaway
Avoid harm, then deepen content
Themes
ethics
family
writing craft
Mood
thoughtful
cautious
Type
reflective
guiding
When to use this quote
- Drafting a memoir
- family letter
- fiction involving relatives
- blog post
Key Concepts
Empathy
responsibility
creativity
Questions to Reflect On
- How might you address a sensitive family topic?
- What can you add to make the piece more meaningful?
A Different Perspective
Balancing honesty with sensitivity can be challenging
