Capacity Quote by Michael Ondaatje
“Once I've discovered the story, I might restructure it, maybe move things around, set up a clue that something is going to happen later, but that happens much later in an editorial capacity.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Narrative craft, 2015
After finding a story, I may rearrange it, add clues for future events, but such changes are editorial and occur later.
In simple terms: Storytelling involves restructuring and foreshadowing.
Key Takeaway
Edit for narrative flow.
Themes
writing
structure
foreshadowing
Mood
analytical
creative
Type
literary
instructional
When to use this quote
- novel writing
- screenplay
- editing
- plot development
Key Concepts
literature
creativity
Questions to Reflect On
- When do you decide to restructure?
- How do clues affect reader anticipation?
A Different Perspective
Changes can disrupt original intent.
