Short stories Quote by Harold Ross
““I asked Ring Lardner the other day how he writes his short stories, and he said he wrote a few widely separated words or phrases on a piece of paper and then went back and filled in the spaces. Harold Ross””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Harold Ross on writing, date unknown
Ross describes a minimalist drafting method where only key words are noted before fleshing out the full story.
In simple terms: He writes a few key words first, then expands them into a story.
Key Takeaway
Start with a skeleton of ideas before elaborating.
Themes
writing
creativity
process
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
instructional
process
When to use this quote
- author brainstorming
- novel drafting
- screenwriting
- academic research
Key Concepts
minimalism
drafting
expansion
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you choose which words to capture?
- What risks arise from expanding minimal notes?
A Different Perspective
May lack depth if initial words are too vague.
