Ends Quote by Lydia Davis
“I don't pare down much. I write the beginning of a story in a notebook and it comes out very close to what it will be in the end. There is not much deliberateness about it.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Collected Stories of Lydia Davis, 2009
She writes stories organically, with little planning, and the final version closely mirrors the initial draft.
In simple terms: Stories emerge naturally with little editing.
Key Takeaway
Trust your first creative impulse.
Themes
creativity
spontaneity
writing process
Mood
reflective
introspective
Type
literary
personal
When to use this quote
- authoring
- personal journaling
- creative workshops
Key Concepts
organic writing
intuition
Questions to Reflect On
- How does spontaneity affect story depth?
- When is planning beneficial?
A Different Perspective
May lack depth without revision.
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