Drawing on the Power of Resonance in Writing Quotes

“Whatever your favorite genre is, you can probably trace your love for it back to one single book that really moved you.”
― David Farland, Drawing on the Power of Resonance in Writing

“Remember, a great tale isn’t just about you.  Ultimately, the reader should close your book and feel that a connection has been made, to realize with wonder and delight that “This story is about me.”
― David Farland, Drawing on the Power of Resonance in Writing

“the wisest writers, those who become most popular, learn to draw upon art and literature in order to create works that speak to audiences more strongly, more deeply, and appeal to a wider network of readers.”
― David Farland, Drawing on the Power of Resonance in Writing

“If you don’t develop mainstream tastes at any time of your life, it’s not likely that you’ll attract a mainstream audience.”
― David Farland, Drawing on the Power of Resonance in Writing

“Your personal tastes are going to be influenced by the stories that you’ve loved the most. So don’t ever try to be “completely” original. It’s a good way to go mad.”
― David Farland, Drawing on the Power of Resonance in Writing

“Readers crave something different, but not completely different.”
― David Farland, Drawing on the Power of Resonance in Writing

“Readers often become fans of a genre after discovering one defining work in that genre.”
― David Farland, Drawing on the Power of Resonance in Writing

“All successful writers use resonance to enhance their stories by drawing power from stories that came before, by resonating with their readers’ experiences, and by resonating within their own works.”
― David Farland, Drawing on the Power of Resonance in Writing