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I once took a workshop with Jim Shepard, and he has this…

“I once took a workshop with Jim Shepard, and he has this term, 'rate-of-revelation,' that has come to mean a lot to me: 'the pace at which we're learning crucial emotional information about the stories' central figures.' An ever-increasing rate-of-revelation is good; a stagnant r-of-r is not.” quote by Laura van den Berg
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“I once took a workshop with Jim Shepard, and he has this term, 'rate-of-revelation,' that has come to mean a lot to me: 'the pace at which we're learning crucial emotional information about the stories' central figures.' An ever-increasing rate-of-revelation is good; a stagnant r-of-r is not.”

Laura van den Berg

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

She describes “rate‑of‑revelation” as the speed at which emotional truths about characters are revealed; faster rates deepen engagement, while stagnation stalls interest.

In simple terms: Fast emotional insight keeps stories compelling.

Key Takeaway

Maintain momentum in storytelling.

Themes

storytelling emotional intelligence learning creativity writing process

Mood

motivational reflective

Type

practical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • writing workshops
  • novel drafting
  • script development
  • creative brainstorming

Key Concepts

narrative pacing character development psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you increase emotional reveal?
  • What slows down character insight?
A Different Perspective

If revelation stalls, audience may disengage.

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