#Artistic Risk

Write What Frightens You, Free What Follows

At the outset, Woolf’s injunction reframes fear as a directional signal rather than a stop sign. The sentence that scares you is usually the one closest to a difficult truth—about desire, grief, power, or shame.

To Make Great Art, You Must Be Willing to Be a Fool - Paul Valéry

This quote suggests that creating great art requires vulnerability. Artists must take risks and express their deepest emotions, even if it makes them feel exposed or foolish.

Be Courageous and Write in a Way That Scares You - Hollyn Smith

This quote encourages writers to push the boundaries of their comfort zones. By writing in a way that scares them, they confront their own vulnerabilities and fears, which can lead to more authentic and meaningful work.