I myself, as I'm writing, don't know who did it. The…
“I myself, as I'm writing, don't know who did it. The readers and I are on the same ground. When I start to write a story, I don't know the conclusion at all and I don't know what's going to happen next. If there is a murder case as the first thing, I don't know who the killer is. I write the book because I would like to find out. If I know who the killer is, there's no purpose to writing the story.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The author writes without knowing the ending, letting discovery drive the story
In simple terms: Writing is a journey of discovery
Key Takeaway
Embrace uncertainty in creation
Themes
creativity
process
uncertainty
Mood
curious
reflective
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- novel drafting
- screenwriting
- improv storytelling
Key Concepts
narrative discovery
authorial intent
Questions to Reflect On
- What would happen if you planned every plot twist?
- How does mystery fuel your writing?
A Different Perspective
Knowing the ending would kill the narrative tension