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My style of writing is to allow the story to unfold on its own. I try not to structure my work too rigidly
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"My style of writing is to allow the story to unfold on its own. I try not to structure my work too rigidly"

- Anita Desai

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Anita Desai's quote suggests that she chooses to let her stories develop naturally, instead of forcing them into a predetermined structure. She believes that permitting the story to unfold naturally allows her to capture the nuances of the characters and the plot. Desai's method to composing is to let the story take its own course, without enforcing too much structure on it. This permits her to explore the characters and their motivations in a more significant way. By not forcing the story into a stiff structure, Desai has the ability to produce a more vibrant and appealing story. Her composing style allows her to catch the essence of the story and its characters, while still preserving a sense of structure. Desai's approach to composing is to let the story take its own course, without enforcing too much structure on it. This enables her to check out the characters and their motivations in a more significant way.

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India Flag This quote is written / told by Anita Desai somewhere between June 24, 1937 and today. He/she was a famous Novelist from India. The author also have 10 other quotes.

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