Books Quote by Simon Sebag Montefiore
“Writing fiction is very different to writing non-fiction. I love writing novels, but on history books, like my biographies of Stalin or Catherine the Great or Jerusalem, I spend endless hours doing vast amounts of research. But it ends up being based on the same principle as all writing about people: and that is curiosity!”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Unknown source
Writing fiction and non‑fiction differ in form, but both rely on curiosity to explore human stories.
In simple terms: Curiosity drives all writing about people.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate curiosity in research and storytelling.
Themes
writing
curiosity
history
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
literary
educational
When to use this quote
- academic work
- creative workshops
- documentary projects
- personal essays
Key Concepts
research
narrative
biography
Questions to Reflect On
- What questions spark your curiosity about a subject?
- How do you verify facts while maintaining narrative flow?
A Different Perspective
Balancing factual accuracy with narrative flair can be challenging.
