Accuracy Quote by Sara Sheridan
““I have no problem in moving a date one way or another or coming up with a subplot that gets my characters in (or out) of a fix more rambunctiously than the extant records show.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Guardian, 2018
Writers can manipulate timelines in narratives, using plot devices to shift events creatively.
In simple terms: Authors can bend story time.
Key Takeaway
Use plot twists to reshape character journeys.
Themes
creativity
storytelling
flexibility
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
practical
instructive
When to use this quote
- writing a novel
- screenwriting
- roleplaying games
Key Concepts
narrative structure
temporal manipulation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you keep plot shifts coherent?
- When is a subplot essential?
A Different Perspective
Complex timelines can confuse readers if not clear.
