When I'm editing, I try to bring out some dramatic…
“When I'm editing, I try to bring out some dramatic structure. I think it is about theater in some way; it is a little play.”
About This Quote
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She aims to infuse her editing with theatrical drama, treating text like a staged play.
In simple terms: She edits to create dramatic structure like a play.
Edit with a sense of theatrical storytelling.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- novel revisions
- screenplay drafts
- creative workshops
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does drama enhance a narrative?
- When might subtlety be preferable?
Not all texts benefit from overt theatrical framing.