Attention Quote by Terry McMillan
“As a writer, you get to bring attention to something without preaching. I don't believe in being didactic. So if you dramatize something, you automatically bring attention to it if people read it.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Author Talk, 2015
Writers can highlight issues subtly through storytelling without overt preaching, letting narrative engage readers.
In simple terms: Show, don’t tell.
Use story to raise awareness.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- novels
- journalism
- education
- advocacy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance subtlety and clarity?
- When is didacticism appropriate?
Risk of being too indirect, missing the point.