Ernest HemingwayMy aim is to put down on paper what I see and what I feel in the best and simplest way.
About This Quote
This quote is one that all writers should follow. It is vital that they do not put in words what they do not feel or see. The only way to know what it is like to be someone else is to write about it. This quote shows that writing is not just about facts and figures; it’s also about how it feels when you’re in the moment with your characters.
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