Ambitious Quote by Laurence D'Orsay
“Make your novel readable. Make it easy to read, pleasant to read. This doesn't mean flowery passages, ambitious flights of pyrotechnic verbiage; it means strong, simple, natural sentences.”
About This Quote
Source Advice: Writing guide, unspecified source
The advice stresses clarity and simplicity over ornate language for effective prose.
In simple terms: Write clearly, keep sentences natural.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize readability, avoid unnecessary complexity.
Themes
clarity
simplicity
style
Mood
instructional
practical
Type
thoughtful
analytical
When to use this quote
- academic papers
- blog posts
- novels
- marketing copy
Key Concepts
writing technique
communication
literary craft
Questions to Reflect On
- When is elaborate prose appropriate?
- How do you balance simplicity and depth?
A Different Perspective
Complex ideas sometimes need richer language.
![“What was fun for me with this book [Lincoln in the Bardo] was to start out with the principle that went, "We're going to fight every day to make this not a novel; make it too short to be a novel." And then with that principle in place, the book sort of starts to say, "Okay, but I really need this…” quote by George Saunders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/920/george-saunders-317_book_what-was-fun-for-me-with-this-book-linco_1985477.jpg)
