Quotes from authors about making good stories

Many authors agree that 'A good story has a conflict that drives the plot forward.' Without conflict, there's no real story. It could be a character vs. character, character vs. society, or character vs. self - conflict. For example, in 'To Kill a Mockingbird', Scout faces conflicts both within her community and in her own understanding of the world around her, which makes the story so engaging.

Another could be 'The truth shall set you free.' It suggests that avoiding story-making and adhering to the truth leads to liberation and authenticity.

A relevant quote might be 'Stories hold the power to shape and reshape our perception of reality.' In the context of the King Killer Chronicles, the stories told within the narrative can influence how characters view themselves, their enemies, and the overarching plot. For example, Kvothe's own story, as he tells it, shapes how others perceive him and also how he perceives his own journey, filled with both victories and tragedies.

One good quote from Polaroid Stories could be 'Each photo is a captured moment of truth.' Polaroid Stories often deal with raw and real moments, and this quote emphasizes how each photograph within those stories holds a piece of unfiltered reality.

Another great quote is 'Stories are a communal currency of humanity.' This emphasizes that stories are something that all humans share. They are a way for us to connect with one another, whether it's across different cultures or generations. Through stories, we can understand each other's experiences, dreams, and fears. For example, folk tales passed down through generations in different cultures often have similar themes of love, courage, and the struggle against evil, which shows that at the core, we are all united by these basic elements of human nature presented in stories.

The Little Prince might say something like 'Stories are like stars in the night sky of our minds. They light up our thoughts.' Because the book often emphasizes the importance and magic of various things, and stories are no exception. They can have a profound impact on our inner world just as stars do in the sky.

A quote from 'The Necklace' by Guy de Maupassant: 'She was one of those pretty and charming girls born, as though fate had blundered over her, into a family of artisans.' This line gives a sense of the main character's situation at the start. She has the beauty but not the social standing she desires.

There's the quote 'Good stories are like a warm embrace for the soul.' This really shows that a well - crafted story can provide comfort and a sense of connection, much like a hug does. It can reach deep into our emotions and make us feel something profound. Stories have a way of getting under our skin and staying with us. They can be a source of inspiration, a means of escape, or a mirror to our own lives. When a story is good, it has this unique ability to touch us in a way that few other things can.

One quote could be 'A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.' It shows that good characters in stories often face difficulties but still keep going. Another is 'The best people possess a feeling for beauty, the courage to take risks, the discipline to tell the truth, the capacity for sacrifice. Ironically, their virtues make them vulnerable; they are often wounded, sometimes destroyed.' This indicates that good characters have many positive qualities which might also put them at risk. A third one could be 'Goodness is about character - integrity, honesty, kindness, generosity, moral courage, and the like. More than anything else, it is about how we treat other people.' This reflects that in stories, good characters are defined by how they interact with others in a positive way.

In 'The Great Gatsby', 'So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.' This quote can be related to birthdays in a way that as we have birthdays, we are constantly moving forward in time but also have our past experiences that shape us. Each birthday is a marker of time passed and yet another step forward while still being influenced by our history.