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Once I've discovered the story, I might restructure it…

“Once I've discovered the story, I might restructure it, maybe move things around, set up a clue that something is going to happen later, but that happens much later in an editorial capacity.” quote by Michael Ondaatje
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“Once I've discovered the story, I might restructure it, maybe move things around, set up a clue that something is going to happen later, but that happens much later in an editorial capacity.”

Michael Ondaatje

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

After finding a story, I may rearrange it, add clues for future events, but such changes are editorial and occur later.

In simple terms: Storytelling involves restructuring and foreshadowing.

Key Takeaway

Edit for narrative flow.

Themes

writing structure foreshadowing

Mood

analytical creative

Type

literary instructional

When to use this quote

  • novel writing
  • screenplay
  • editing
  • plot development

Key Concepts

literature creativity

Questions to Reflect On

  • When do you decide to restructure?
  • How do clues affect reader anticipation?
A Different Perspective

Changes can disrupt original intent.

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