You're the love of my life. I don't care how corny that sounds. You're the start of it, and the end of it. And you're the best of it.
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The most important thing is you can't write what you wouldn't read for pleasure. It's a mistake to analyze the market thinking you can write whatever is hot. You can't say you're going to write romance when you don't even like it. You need to write what you would read if you expect anybody else to read it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Write authentically about what you love for your work to resonate with others.
This quote emphasizes the importance of authenticity in writing. Nora Roberts suggests that writers should create content that genuinely interests them, as true passion will reflect in their work and attract readers. Writing solely based on market trends or genres one does not enjoy can lead to a lack of sincerity and ultimately, disconnectedness from the audience.
Themes
WritingAuthenticityPassionCreativityReaders
In practice
Example use cases
During a workshop on creative writing, a facilitator can use this quote to inspire participants to find their own voice.
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...She'd gone past interest, swung into attraction, burst through lust, tripped over affection, and was now skidding out of control into love.
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