Actually Quote by Stefan Sagmeister
“People who actually tell stories, meaning people who write novels and make feature films, don't see themselves as storytellers.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 2019 Design Talk at TEDx, 2019
Creators often see themselves as craftsmen, not storytellers, limiting their narrative impact
In simple terms: Artists may not recognize their storytelling role
Key Takeaway
Embrace storytelling identity for richer work
Themes
creativity
storytelling
identity
Mood
inspirational
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
advice
When to use this quote
- branding
- film making
- novel writing
Key Concepts
narrative theory
self-concept
Questions to Reflect On
- How does labeling yourself a storyteller change your work?
- What narratives can you uncover in your craft?
A Different Perspective
Seeing oneself solely as a creator can restrict narrative depth
