Character building Quote by A.R. Fagundes
““When you hurt one of your characters and then type faster to finish a scene while saying, "I'm sorry! I'm sorry! I'm sorry!””
About This Quote
When a character is hurt, writers may rush to finish, overusing apologies without depth.
In simple terms: Avoid shallow apologies in writing.
Key Takeaway
Edit for genuine emotional resolution.
Themes
writing
character development
apology
process
authenticity
editing
Mood
critical
instructional
Type
Character building:1
Saying i'm sorry:0
Saying sorry:0
Writing process:1
Writing-quotes:0
Finish Scene:0
Scene Saying:0
Hurt Characters:1
Type Faster:0
When to use this quote
- novel drafting
- scriptwriting
- editing workshops
Key Concepts
narrative pacing
emotional honesty
character arcs
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do you feel compelled to apologize repeatedly?
- How can you show growth instead?
A Different Perspective
Rushing can weaken narrative impact.
![“Don't remember the moment I tried to forget I lost myself, is it better not said Now I'm closer to the edge It was a thousand to one and a million to two Time to go down in flames and I'm taking you Closer to the edge [Chorus:] No I'm not saying I'm sorry One day maybe we'll meet again No I'm not…” quote by 30 Seconds To Mars](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/1cd/30-seconds-to-mars-17961_closer-to-the-edge_don-t-remember-the-moment-i-tried-to-for_121716.jpg)
