Believe Quote by Matthew Woodring Stover
“When I write a book, I put everything I have into it; so the more I have, the more the books become. Some people get freaked out by them: mostly the people who believe, mistakenly, that fantasy is about escaping reality. To them I say: If you have a problem with reality, you should be spending more time dealing with your life, and less time reading popcorn fantasy.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Author interview, 2015
Writing demands personal investment; using fantasy to avoid reality is a misuse of imagination.
In simple terms: Give all to your work; avoid escapism.
Key Takeaway
Invest fully, confront life directly.
Themes
creativity
responsibility
fantasy
reality
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- writing process
- personal development
- reading habits
Key Concepts
authorial intent
psychology of escapism
Questions to Reflect On
- How much of your work reflects your life?
- Can fantasy help process reality?
A Different Perspective
Fantasy can also provide therapeutic insight.
