If I'm practicing making up what the characters will do…
“If I'm practicing making up what the characters will do, it's never good. In fact, when I catch myself doing that, I try to get rid of that section, and try and let them start making the decisions.”
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 acknowledges that pre-planning character actions can hinder authentic storytelling, urging spontaneous development.
In simple terms: Over‑planning characters stifles their natural choices.
Key Takeaway
Let characters evolve organically.
Themes
writing
creativity
authenticity
Mood
reflective
creative
Type
advice
process
When to use this quote
- novel drafting
- screenwriting workshops
- character workshops
- storyboarding
Key Concepts
character agency
narrative flow
improvisation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can writers balance planning with spontaneity?
- What techniques help maintain character authenticity?
A Different Perspective
Risk of incoherent plot without structure.