About Quote by Lee Smith
“I write about people in small towns; I don't write about people living in big cities. My kind of storytelling depends upon people that have time to talk to each other.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Last of the Renshaw Sisters, Lee Smith, 2019
The author prefers intimate, small‑town settings where characters have time for deep conversation, shaping a specific narrative style.
In simple terms: Small towns allow richer dialogue and slower pacing.
Key Takeaway
Focus on environments that foster conversation.
Themes
setting
dialogue
storytelling
community
pace
Mood
reflective
contemplative
Type
literary
analytical
When to use this quote
- Writing workshops
- novel planning
- screenwriting
- community journalism
Key Concepts
Rural sociology
character development
tempo
Questions to Reflect On
- How does setting influence character interaction?
- What stories emerge when time is abundant?
A Different Perspective
Urban settings can limit the depth of interpersonal exchange.
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