In fact, one could argue that the skill of the fiction writer boils down to the ability to exploit intensity.

James Scott Bell
In fact, one could argue that the skill of the...
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The skill of the fiction writer boils down to the ability to exploit intensity. That is, to give us a glimpse of the world as it might be if everything were on fire. But in order to do this, the writer must know what to leave out.

Source: Plot & Structure: Techniques And Exercises For Crafting A Plot That Grips Readers From Start To Finish

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