Writing Quote by Neil Gaiman
““When I am a writer, I shall do parenthetical asides. And footnotes. There will be footnotes. I wonder how you do them? And italics. How do you make italics happen?””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Writing Process with Neil Gaiman, 2010
The writer anticipates using footnotes and italics, showing curiosity about publishing mechanics.
In simple terms: Writer wonders about formatting tools.
Learn publishing conventions early.
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When to use this quote
- manuscript preparation
- author workshops
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you use footnotes often?
- How do you decide on emphasis?
Formatting choices affect readability.