How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Line)
Quote #10
"The truth in your heart. My daddy says we all have a truth in our hearts."
It was the Jesus Boy speaking. He even surprised Ms. Johnson. But she tried to hide it by smiling.
"Exactly," Ms. Johnson said. "Write what your heart tells you to write." (20.9-11)
Ms. Johnson isn't interested in a boring, emotionless true story written out on a sheet of paper. She wants her students to infuse their writing with what they're feeling, and their true selves. That's what makes for quality writing.