Best friend Quote by Robin Hobb
“Writers really do that. We weep over our characters. We are saddened sometimes for days when we say goodbye to a world or a character. They do become our best friends. I've probably spent more time with them over the past 22, 24 years than I have spent with most of the real members of my family.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Writing and Character, 2018
Writers deeply bond with their characters, often spending more time with them than with real family.
In simple terms: Writers bond with characters, sometimes more than family.
Key Takeaway
Value the emotional depth of fictional relationships.
Themes
character development
empathy
loneliness
Mood
empathetic
reflective
Type
creative
personal
When to use this quote
- novel planning
- character workshops
- author support groups
Key Concepts
fiction writing
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance fictional attachment with real life?
- What benefits arise from deep character empathy?
A Different Perspective
May blur reality and fiction.
