I spend months, sometimes years, doing what I call…
“I spend months, sometimes years, doing what I call dreamtime, weaving it together inside my head. But when I actually feel that the egg of my story is ready to hatch, then I can write it in three months. Then I know the landscape and the people well and from the inside, but I don't necessarily know where the story is going to take us.”
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 spends years developing a story internally, then writes it quickly once the core is ready, though the direction remains uncertain.
In simple terms: Long internal prep leads to rapid writing, but future plot unknown.
Key Takeaway
Embrace deep preparation before execution.
Themes
creativity
process
uncertainty
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
creative
process
When to use this quote
- novel writing
- screenwriting
- project planning
Key Concepts
narrative development
intuition
Questions to Reflect On
- How much prep is enough?
- What if the story changes mid‑process?
A Different Perspective
Uncertainty can hinder planning.