Bigs Quote by Wilbur Smith
“All my characters have got a big slice of me in them. A big piece of me, because it's my dialogue and this is the way I think and talk.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Author Wilbur Smith, 2019
Authors embed parts of themselves in characters, making dialogue and thought authentic to their own voice.
In simple terms: Writers pour personal traits into their creations.
Key Takeaway
Use personal experience to enrich storytelling.
Themes
writing
character development
authenticity
self‑reflection
Mood
reflective
creative
instructional
Type
educational
literary
personal
When to use this quote
- novel drafting
- character workshops
- creative retreats
- scriptwriting
Key Concepts
voice
identity
narrative technique
emotional truth
Questions to Reflect On
- How does personal bias affect character creation?
- What methods keep characters distinct from the author?
A Different Perspective
Over‑identification can limit character diversity.
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