Great stories resonate because they tap into universal truths; that’s the power of compelling characters
In literature, we find the universality of human experience
The writer’s task is to reveal the hidden connections between people and the world, to uncover the universal in the particular.
Life’s six rules for success. 1. Trust yourself. 2. Break some rules. 3. Don’t be afraid to fail. 4. Ignore the naysayers. 5. Work like hell. 6. Give something back.
Love is a fire/It burns everyone/It disfigures everyone/It is the world’s excuse for being ugly.