Fiction Quote by Andre Dubus
“Don't outline your stories. A lot of fiction workshops say you should. I say the opposite. I quote Grace Paley: "We write what we don't know we know."”
About This Quote
The quote argues against rigid planning in storytelling, urging writers to trust intuition and unknown insights rather than strict outlines.
In simple terms: Trust intuition over strict outlines in writing.
Embrace spontaneous creativity.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- fiction workshops
- personal writing
- creative brainstorming
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance structure with spontaneity?
- When does intuition hinder clarity?
Over-reliance on intuition may lead to incoherent plots.