--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I don't believe there can be any bad…" description: "\"I don't believe there can be any bad taste in creating a scene, only badwriting in handling it.\" — Robert R. McCammon" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ba1/robert-r-mccammon-14992_bad-taste_i-don-t-believe-there-can-be-any-bad-tas_1273055.jpg" --- # I don't believe there can be any bad taste in creating a… ![“I don't believe there can be any bad taste in creating a scene, only badwriting in handling it.” quote by Robert R. McCammon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ba1/robert-r-mccammon-14992_bad-taste_i-don-t-believe-there-can-be-any-bad-tas_1273055.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ba1/robert-r-mccammon-14992_bad-taste_i-don-t-believe-there-can-be-any-bad-tas_1273055.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ba1/robert-r-mccammon-14992_bad-taste_i-don-t-believe-there-can-be-any-bad-tas_1273055.jpg) > “I don't believe there can be any bad taste in creating a scene, only badwriting in handling it.” [Robert R. McCammon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/robert-r-mccammon/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Effective storytelling requires bold scene creation, but poor execution undermines impact. **In simple terms:** Good scenes need skillful handling. Key Takeaway Focus on craft when building scenes. Themes writing craft creativity Mood reflective inspirational Type literary instructional When to use this quote - novel writing - screenwriting - creative workshops - editing process Key Concepts Narrative technique scene construction Questions to Reflect On - How do you balance daring ideas with disciplined execution? - What techniques improve scene handling? 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