Books Quote by Anonymous
“A novel, basically, is writing one sentence — then, without violating the scope of the first one, writing the next sentence.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Writing Craft, 2012
He defines a novel as a series of sentences that each logically follow the previous, maintaining narrative coherence.
In simple terms: A novel is a chain of logically connected sentences.
Write each sentence to naturally lead to the next.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- novel drafting
- editing
- creative workshops
- literary analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you ensure continuity while introducing new ideas?
- What techniques help maintain narrative momentum?
May oversimplify the complexity of plot and character development.