Writing creates something new: an “art emotion,” i.e., an…
““Writing creates something new: an “art emotion,” i.e., an image of emotion, an illusion of emotion, which exists only in the context of the written work. This is quite different from Wordsworth’s “emotion recollected in tranquility.” It suggests that, whatever the process of””
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Art of Writing” by Rami Shapiro, 2015
Writing generates a unique emotional image that lives only within the text, unlike recollected emotions that exist outside of it.
In simple terms: Writing creates a special, text‑bound emotion.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the emotional layer you craft in your writing.
Themes
creativity
emotion
literature
Mood
introspective
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- novel writing
- poetry
- screenwriting
- personal journals
Key Concepts
artistic expression
subjective experience
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your writing shape the reader’s feeling?
- Can you separate the text’s emotion from your own?
A Different Perspective
The emotion may not translate to readers without shared context.