"If I get blocked, it is generally because I don't know enough about some aspect of the story or the characters. The answer for this is generally more research, or making more background notes, so the place and person can be more fully realized inside my own mind"
- Sarah Zettel
About this Quote
This quote by Sarah Zettel speaks to the importance of research and background notes when composing a story. She suggests that when she gets blocked, it is typically since she does not have enough understanding about the story or characters. To overcome this, she advises doing more research study and making more background notes. This will assist her to much better understand the place and characters in her story, and to bring them to life in her own mind. This guidance is applicable to all authors, as research and background notes can help to develop a more vivid and realistic story. By putting in the time to research and make notes, writers can ensure that their stories are as in-depth and precise as possible.
This quote is written / told by Sarah Zettel somewhere between December 1, 1966 and today. He/she was a famous Author from USA.
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