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I began to be impressed by what made a good book-how you needed to have a sensible story, a plot that developed, with a
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"I began to be impressed by what made a good book-how you needed to have a sensible story, a plot that developed, with a beginning, a middle, and an end that would tie everything together"

- Dorothy Fields

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In this quote, Dorothy Fields is expressing her ideas on what makes an excellent book. She discusses the value of having a practical story, which recommends that the plot should make sense and be believable. She likewise emphasizes the need for a strong plot, with a clear start, middle, and end. This shows that a book must have a structure and flow to it, with events and disputes that build upon each other. Finally, Fields discusses the importance of tying whatever together in the end, which recommends that a good book ought to have a rewarding conclusion that brings all the elements of the story together. In general, this quote highlights the crucial elements that make a book effective and pleasurable to read.

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Dorothy Fields This quote is written / told by Dorothy Fields between July 15, 1905 and March 28, 1974. She was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 18 other quotes.

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