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“...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)” quote by Roland Smith
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“...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)”

Roland Smith

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.

Key Takeaway

Focus on purposeful choices in storytelling.

Themes

creativity structure authorial intent

Mood

analytical curious

Type

literary educational

When to use this quote

  • writing workshops
  • editing processes
  • literary analysis
  • teaching writing

Key Concepts

narrative control selective detail storycraft

Questions to Reflect On

  • What would you omit to strengthen a narrative?
  • How does omission affect reader engagement?
A Different Perspective

Exclusion can limit depth if overused.

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