Events Quote by Margaret Atwood
“A non-event ... is better to write about than an event, because with a non-event you can make up the meaning yourself, it means whatever you say it means.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: On Narrative, 2010
Non‑events allow writers to assign meaning, offering creative freedom.
In simple terms: Write about nothing and give it meaning.
Use emptiness to shape story.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- fiction
- experimental literature
- storytelling workshops
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you make a non‑event compelling?
- What limits does this approach have?
Risk of vague storytelling.