Impossible Quote by Danielle Ackley-McPhail
““On Writing: "A multitude of improbabilities can be forgiven as long as enough plausibility has been established.””
About This Quote
Source Book: On Writing, 2021
A story can stretch believability if the overall narrative feels credible.
In simple terms: Plausibility lets improbable details work.
Build a believable world first.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- novel writing
- screenwriting
- game design
- marketing pitches
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How much implausibility is acceptable?
- What makes a world feel real?
Too much focus on plausibility can stifle creativity.