Back and forth Quote by Paul Auster
“I don't want to use quotation marks anymore, I've gone back and forth with them. In Ghosts, I didn't use them, for instance, all the way back in the early eighties.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 2020, discussing writing style
Expresses frustration with quotation marks, noting a return to their use after experimentation
In simple terms: He struggles with using quotes in his writing
Reevaluate punctuation for clarity
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- novel drafting
- editing workshops
- creative writing classes
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you find quotes help or hinder your narrative?
- When is a quote essential?
Overuse of quotes can clutter prose