Writer Quote by John Gardner
““One of the things that should go into the writer's notebook is a set of experiments with the sentence. A convenient and challenging place to begin is with the long sentence, one that runs to at least two pages.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Art of Fiction, John Gardner, 1983
Writers should practice crafting long, complex sentences to improve their skill and stamina.
In simple terms: Practice long sentences to become a better writer.
Key Takeaway
Experiment with sentence length.
Themes
writing
craft
practice
Mood
focused
analytical
Type
instructional
creative
When to use this quote
- writing workshops
- personal essays
- novel drafting
- academic papers
Key Concepts
sentence structure
complexity
experimentation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you keep a long sentence clear?
- When is a short sentence more effective?
A Different Perspective
Long sentences can become unwieldy and obscure meaning.
