Twenty-two pages is not a lot of space. Believe me. Having…
“Twenty-two pages is not a lot of space. Believe me. Having written a bazillion comics, I still find myself more often than nine pages into a script and realizing to my horror that I'm only about a quarter of the way through the story I wanted to tell, and the next thing you know, I'm making fresh coffee and tearing up the floorboards to rewrite.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Writers often underestimate how much story fits into a limited page count, leading to pacing problems and frequent rewrites.
In simple terms: Limited space causes pacing issues.
Key Takeaway
Plan page allocation early.
Themes
writing
pace
revision
creativity
planning
Mood
frustrated
determined
reflective
Type
practical
advice
When to use this quote
- comic scripting
- graphic novel planning
- deadline management
- self‑editing
Key Concepts
Narrative structure
page budgeting
story arcs
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you decide which scenes to cut?
- What strategies keep you on track?
A Different Perspective
Even with careful planning, unexpected ideas can disrupt pacing.