I find the best way to make things real is to just put two…
“I find the best way to make things real is to just put two characters into a space and let them talk to each other in the way that they would talk to each other, and then see what they would say. I know it sounds weird, but that leads the plot and takes you in another direction.”
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 suggests that placing characters together in a simple setting and letting them converse naturally drives plot development and uncovers unexpected directions.
In simple terms: Dialogue can reveal story direction.
Use dialogue to discover plot.
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When to use this quote
- screenwriting workshops
- novel drafting
- creative brainstorming
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can dialogue be balanced with action?
- What techniques keep conversation authentic?
Relying solely on dialogue may miss visual storytelling.