Famous quote by Gay Talese

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With all of the qualities of the scene-setting, the dialogue, the place and time and the time and place in which your ch
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"With all of the qualities of the scene-setting, the dialogue, the place and time and the time and place in which your characters move. And I want to move with the characters, move with them and describe the world in which they are living"

- Gay Talese

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This quote by Gay Talese speaks with the value of setting in storytelling. He emphasizes the need to develop a vibrant and detailed world for the characters to live in. He motivates the author to put in the time to establish the location and time of the story, along with the discussion of the characters. By doing this, the author can create a credible and immersive world for the reader to explore. Talese also encourages the writer to move with the characters, to describe the world in which they are living. This allows the reader to get a better understanding of the characters and their motivations. By developing a brilliant and detailed setting, the writer can create a story that is both believable and appealing.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Gay Talese somewhere between February 7, 1932 and today. He/she was a famous Author from USA. The author also have 13 other quotes.

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