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I do always know where I'm going in my books. I know the…

“I do always know where I'm going in my books. I know the endpoint. I've written only two thousand words of my next novel but I know what the ending will be already.” quote by Jonathan Trigell
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“I do always know where I'm going in my books. I know the endpoint. I've written only two thousand words of my next novel but I know what the ending will be already.”

Jonathan Trigell

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Knowing the ending lets the writer plot backward, ensuring coherence and purposeful development throughout the story.

In simple terms: Planning the ending guides the whole story.

Key Takeaway

Outline the conclusion before drafting.

Themes

writing planning creativity

Mood

analytical instructive

Type

creative process

When to use this quote

  • novel drafting
  • screenwriting
  • game design

Key Concepts

plot structure foreshadowing narrative control

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you prefer outlining or discovery writing?
  • How does knowing the ending affect character development?
A Different Perspective

Over‑planning can stifle spontaneity.

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