Approach Quote by Steve Erickson
“The material dictates the approach. I tell the stories in the way that feels natural to tell them. Certainly the last thing I want is to be "difficult."”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Art of Storytelling, Podcast, 2021
Storytelling should follow the natural flow of material, avoiding forced difficulty.
In simple terms: Tell stories naturally, not artificially.
Let the material guide your narrative style.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- writing workshops
- film directing
- content creation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What material cues tell you how to shape a story?
- When does natural flow become complacency?
Risk of becoming too passive, losing editorial discipline.