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“I go where the story leads. And, sometimes, it is a little bit outrageous. And I relish that. I sort of want to be as much on the edge as I can.” quote by Stephen King
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“I go where the story leads. And, sometimes, it is a little bit outrageous. And I relish that. I sort of want to be as much on the edge as I can.”

Stephen King

About This Quote

Source Interview: Literary magazine, 2020

Embracing daring, unconventional storytelling fuels creative excitement.

In simple terms: Follow bold, edgy narratives for excitement.

Key Takeaway

Pursue daring creative choices.

Themes

creativity risk-taking storytelling

Mood

excited adventurous

Type

inspirational reflective

When to use this quote

  • writing workshops
  • novel development
  • public readings

Key Concepts

narrative daring authorial voice

Questions to Reflect On

  • What limits your creative boldness?
  • How do you gauge audience reception?
A Different Perspective

Risky narratives may alienate mainstream audiences.

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