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Emotion Quote by Sherman Alexie

“I'm a method writer. In order to write about the emotion, I have to experience it. I get physically tired and exhausted, devoting hours and hours and hours to it.” quote by Sherman Alexie
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“I'm a method writer. In order to write about the emotion, I have to experience it. I get physically tired and exhausted, devoting hours and hours and hours to it.”

Sherman Alexie

About This Quote

Source Essay: Writing Process, 2012

Explains that authentic writing requires personal emotional experience, often exhausting.

In simple terms: Feel emotions fully to write authentically.

Key Takeaway

Experience emotions before writing.

Themes

authenticity emotional labor creativity

Mood

introspective honest

Type

creative reflective

When to use this quote

  • novel writing
  • journalism
  • poetry

Key Concepts

literature psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you replenish after intense writing?
  • Is emotional distance ever useful?
A Different Perspective

Emotional exhaustion can hinder health.

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