What I had to do was keep the story within certain limits…
“What I had to do was keep the story within certain limits of what was, of course, plausible.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Storytelling must stay within believable limits to maintain credibility.
In simple terms: Keep stories plausible.
Balance imagination with realism.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- novel writing
- screenwriting
- teaching storytelling
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you decide what is plausible?
- When can you bend reality for effect?
Too much restriction may stifle creativity.