Books Quote by Jane Cleland
“While I hear from readers all the time that they love learning new things, I never want to do an "info-dump." Boring! I try to include enticing details and skip all the rest.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Writing Advice Podcast, 2023
The author prefers engaging, selective details over exhaustive information to keep readers interested.
In simple terms: Avoid info-dumps; give enticing details only.
Key Takeaway
Focus on compelling content.
Themes
writing
engagement
focus
Mood
thoughtful
creative
Type
advice
instructional
When to use this quote
- blog posts
- novels
- educational videos
Key Concepts
selective detail
audience attention
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you decide what details to omit?
- What makes a detail enticing?
A Different Perspective
Over‑filtering may omit useful context.
