"I can move my characters through it easily, because I understand the background; I've really studied it"
- Jean M. Auel
About this Quote
Jean M. Auel is describing the background of her story, which she has actually studied in depth. She is suggesting that her understanding of the setting and characters of her story allows her to move them through the narrative with ease. This implies that she has a strong grasp of the world she has created, and is confident in her capability to bring her characters to life. Auel's quote suggests that she has actually put a great deal of effort into looking into and comprehending the background of her story, and that this has actually enabled her to write with self-confidence. It likewise indicates that she thinks that a thorough understanding of the setting and characters is necessary for developing a compelling story. Auel's quote is a tip that an author need to make the effort to research and understand the world they are creating in order to write an effective story.
This quote is written / told by Jean M. Auel somewhere between February 18, 1936 and today. He/she was a famous Writer from USA.
The author also have 24 other quotes.
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