Information Quote by Roland Smith
“...what makes a story unique is not necessarily the information in the story but what the writer chooses to put in or leave out.(pg. 146-147)”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Lost City of Z, Roland Smith, 2008
Story uniqueness stems from selective inclusion and omission, shaping meaning.
In simple terms: What a writer includes or leaves out defines a story.
Focus on purposeful choices in storytelling.
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When to use this quote
- writing workshops
- editing processes
- literary analysis
- teaching writing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you omit to strengthen a narrative?
- How does omission affect reader engagement?
Exclusion can limit depth if overused.