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“Mostly I'm writing about people, so I feel constrained to take with me my view of people, my curiosity about how people choose the things they do and why they come to certain decisions in a certain fashion and all the things that drive most writers.” quote by Raymond E. Feist
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“Mostly I'm writing about people, so I feel constrained to take with me my view of people, my curiosity about how people choose the things they do and why they come to certain decisions in a certain fashion and all the things that drive most writers.”

Raymond E. Feist

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Source Interview: Author discussion, 2015

The author explains his focus on human motivation and decision‑making as the core of his storytelling.

In simple terms: He writes about why people choose what they do.

Key Takeaway

Explore human choices in your work.

Themes

character motivation writing psychology

Mood

reflective analytical

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • character development
  • creative writing workshops
  • story planning

Key Concepts

human behavior choice theory narrative drive

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you capture unseen motivations?
  • What biases affect your character choices?
A Different Perspective

May overlook broader societal forces shaping decisions.

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