I don't think of my characters as people I create, I think…
“I don't think of my characters as people I create, I think of them more as people I have met and whom I'm exploring on the page. I don't actually think of myself as having 'created' any of these people.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Unger views fictional characters as real encounters, emphasizing empathy and discovery over creation.
In simple terms: Characters feel like real people you meet.
Key Takeaway
Treat characters as partners in exploration.
Themes
creativity
empathy
writing
Mood
introspective
creative
Type
literary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- novel writing
- screenwriting
- workshop exercises
Key Concepts
Character development
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does seeing characters as real change your storytelling?
- What risks arise from this perspective?
A Different Perspective
Some writers prefer full authorial control.