Messages Quote by Ransom Riggs
“When you're writing, at least when I'm writing, I don't think about themes and I try not to sermonize with any particular message.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Guardian, 2018
The writer avoids thematic preaching, focusing on storytelling rather than didactic messages.
In simple terms: Write stories, not sermons.
Prioritize narrative over moralizing.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- novel writing
- blogging
- screenwriting
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance story and meaning?
- What keeps your writing authentic?
Risk of ambiguous messages.