Easy Quote by Stephen Graham Jones
“It's important to look ahead, I think, to shape your stuff for - again - effect. Because it's just so easy to write long, flowy sentences, get lost in them. The hard part's making them matter, making yourself make them matter.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Writer's Process, Stephen Graham Jones, 2021
Writing long, flowing sentences is easy, but making them meaningful is hard; focus on purpose and clarity.
In simple terms: Long sentences need purpose.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize meaning over length.
Themes
writing
clarity
purpose
editing
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
advice
instructional
When to use this quote
- novel drafting
- academic essays
- blog posts
- speech writing
Key Concepts
Narrative craft
communication theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you ensure each sentence serves a goal?
- What edits make a sentence matter?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on brevity can strip nuance.
