11 Quotes by Adewale Joel

The reader should be able to imagine himself inhabiting the house, walking the streets, sitting by the river. All the writer needs to achieve this isthe real expression of his tangible imaginations on a piece of paper.

The use of motifs is an effective device for memorability—the repetition of certain symbols throughout the experiences of the protagonist helps the idea register in the memory or subconscious of the reader.

Characterisation is, in truth, a crucial part ofcreative writing, because it is the art of creation itself—the creative writer assumes the position of god, and gets his writing tools ready to beat and trim ideas into sensible animations.

The story of the self is simply the insight into the emotions of the protagonist and how he interacts with the outside world.

The creative writer is a creator, yet his creative liberty should not be abused: his total dispositions should not squeeze the characters out of their will, thereby translating them into mental golems—respect your characters. Let them act and think forthemselves.

The writer should find his style and voice in language, and train his mind into using the short or common words that his ego would not make him remember. In writing, you are selling a story, not words, to the readers.

the voice is simply the emotions and thoughts of the writerexpressed through the eyes of the character, his behavior, thoughts, actions, dialogues and affectations.

Creative writing performs many functions. To the readers, it enlightens, enriches, entertains and informs. To the writer, creative writing is rhapsodic.

A writer’s voice is the distinct fashion peculiar to a writer in which he pieces together words.