Collections Quote by Roy Kesey
“For whatever reason, thus far it's been important to me not to write that kind of collection. Which means that I've spent months playing tic-tac-notecard, trying to get the stories in an order whereby stories that are similar in any given way (diction, narrative stance, setting, plot) are separated by others that aren't.”
About This Quote
He avoids compiling similar stories together, preferring a varied sequence to keep each piece distinct.
In simple terms: He mixes stories to avoid similarity.
Key Takeaway
Arrange works to highlight contrast.
Themes
writing
structure
creativity
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
literary
creative
When to use this quote
- editing
- anthology design
- creative writing
- story sequencing
Key Concepts
narrative pacing
genre mixing
Questions to Reflect On
- How does varied ordering affect reader engagement?
- What benefits arise from separating similar elements?
A Different Perspective
May limit thematic cohesion.
