"That's the mark of a great storyteller, never to give away secrets in advance"
- Ian McDiarmid
About this Quote
This quote by Ian McDiarmid speaks with the value of suspense and surprise in storytelling. A terrific storyteller knows how to keep their audience engaged and thinking. They don't give away tricks ahead of time, however rather, they slowly expose the plot and characters as the story advances. This keeps the audience interested and invested in the story. It likewise allows the writer to build stress and develop a sense of anticipation. By withholding information, the writer can develop a sense of mystery and intrigue that keeps the audience engaged and wishing to know more. Fantastic writers comprehend the power of thriller and use it to their advantage. They know that by keeping information, they can develop a captivating story that will keep their audience hooked up until the very end.
This quote is written / told by Ian McDiarmid somewhere between August 11, 1944 and today. He was a famous Actor from Scotland.
The author also have 12 other quotes.
"To be really great in little things, to be truly noble and heroic in the insipid details of everyday life, is a virtue so rare as to be worthy of canonization"
"Having soon discovered to be great, I must appear so, and therefore studiously avoided mixing in society, and wrapped myself in mystery, devoting my time to fasting and prayer"