I'm working with fragments a lot of the time and the…
“I'm working with fragments a lot of the time and the connective tissue isn't there yet. I think of it the way comics work. You have a block here and a block here, and there's this white space in between. Somehow your mind makes the leap to connect those two blocks. Finding a way to trick your mind into connecting those blocks is one of the fun things for me about writing. You can have those leaps that will emerge into something, if you're lucky.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Writing involves linking separate ideas, using gaps that readers mentally bridge, turning fragmented thoughts into cohesive narratives.
In simple terms: Writing connects fragments through readers' imagination.
Key Takeaway
Use intentional gaps to spark reader imagination.
Themes
writing
creativity
connection
imagination
Mood
inquisitive
inspirational
Type
instructional
creative
When to use this quote
- novel writing
- screenwriting
- teaching
- creative workshops
Key Concepts
narrative structure
cognitive psychology
storytelling
Questions to Reflect On
- How much space should you leave for the reader?
- When do gaps become obstacles?
A Different Perspective
Too many gaps can confuse readers.