Book Quote by Kelly Oxford
“I'm not a big note-taker, so I think that the way I decide is that whatever I remember I always consider something that's important. If I remember a joke then I know it's a good joke, if I remember a story then I know it's a good story, and so that's how I curate what stories I'm going to write for the book. And I go over them again, make sure there's a theme and all that stuff, but mostly, it is intuition.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast with The Storytelling Project, 2023
The speaker relies on memory and intuition to judge what stories are worth preserving, using recall as a quality filter.
In simple terms: I remember it, so it must be good.
Key Takeaway
Trust intuition when curating content.
Themes
intuition
memory
storytelling
creativity
selection
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
advice
process
When to use this quote
- writing a book
- editing
- content c
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
subjective evaluation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you ensure diverse perspectives beyond what you recall?
- Can intuition be supplemented with external feedback?
A Different Perspective
Intuition may overlook less memorable but valuable stories.
