Littles Quote by Curtis Sittenfeld
“I don't think that I would ever, while writing, think to myself, "I need a little more psychological realism."”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Prep School, 2005
The writer never consciously seeks more psychological depth while drafting.
In simple terms: No need for extra realism.
Trust instinctive storytelling.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- fiction drafting
- character development
- editing process
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you ever edit for realism?
- How does intuition guide your prose?
Lack of self‑critique may limit depth.