Any Quote by Jess Walter
“I think suspense should be like any other color on a writer's palette. I suppose I'm in the minority but I think it's crazy for 'literary fiction' to divorce itself from stories that are suspenseful, and assign anything with cops or spies or criminals to some genre ghetto.”
About This Quote
Suspense should be a normal tool for any writer, not limited to genre fiction.
In simple terms: All writers can use suspense.
Key Takeaway
Integrate tension across genres.
Themes
writing
genre
suspense
creativity
Mood
thoughtful
challenging
Type
analytical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- writing a novel
- crafting a short story
- teaching creative writing
Key Concepts
narrative tension
genre blending
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you add suspense without genre labels?
- What risks arise from breaking genre norms?
A Different Perspective
Genre expectations may resist change.
