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“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?” quote by Neil Gaiman
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““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?””

Neil Gaiman

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.

Key Takeaway

Learn publishing conventions early.

Themes

writing formatting curiosity

Mood

inquisitive creative

Type

interview instructional

When to use this quote

  • manuscript preparation
  • author workshops

Key Concepts

publishing editing style

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you use footnotes often?
  • How do you decide on emphasis?
A Different Perspective

Formatting choices affect readability.

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