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“Certain writers look down their noses at plot, and I think I might have been one of them until I tried it.” quote by Patrick deWitt
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“Certain writers look down their noses at plot, and I think I might have been one of them until I tried it.”

Patrick deWitt

About This Quote

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

The speaker admits previously dismissing plot, but later embraces it after trying it themselves.

In simple terms: I once ignored plot, then tried it and changed my view.

Key Takeaway

Give plot a chance before judging.

Themes

creativity humility learning

Mood

reflective curious

Type

advice personal growth

When to use this quote

  • writing workshops
  • first drafts
  • genre experiments

Key Concepts

self‑reflection narrative structure

Questions to Reflect On

  • What plot elements have you resisted?
  • How could plot improve your current project?
A Different Perspective

Even with plot, stories may still feel flat without character depth.

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