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“I began to be impressed by what made a good book-how you needed to have a sensible story, a plot that developed, with a beginning, a middle, and an end that would tie everything together.” quote by Dorothy Fields
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“I began to be impressed by what made a good book-how you needed to have a sensible story, a plot that developed, with a beginning, a middle, and an end that would tie everything together.”

Dorothy Fields

About This Quote

A good book requires a coherent narrative with clear beginning, middle, and end that ties everything together.

In simple terms: Stories need structure and resolution.

Key Takeaway

Craft well‑structured narratives.

Themes

writing storytelling structure

Mood

analytical creative

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • novels
  • screenplays
  • educational material

Key Concepts

literature creative process

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you ensure narrative cohesion?
  • When can you break traditional structure?
A Different Perspective

Rigid structure can stifle experimental forms.

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