Book Quote by Randy Pausch
“The most difficult part of writing a book is not devising a plot which will captivate the reader. It's not developing characters the reader will have strong feelings for or against. It is not finding a setting which will take the reader to a place he or she as never been. It is not the research, whether in fiction or non-fiction. The most difficult task facing a writer is to find the voice in which to tell the story.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Commencement Address, Carnegie Mellon University, 2007
The hardest part of writing is discovering a unique narrative voice, not plot, characters, setting, or research.
In simple terms: Finding your storytelling voice is toughest.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate a distinct voice.
Themes
writing
creativity
voice
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- author workshops
- personal essays
- brand storytelling
Key Concepts
authenticity
narrative identity
Questions to Reflect On
- What voice do you hear in your work?
- How does your voice shape your message?
A Different Perspective
Voice can be constrained by market expectations.
