About Quote by Alan Moore
“When I'm putting a story together, I generally know the ending and a couple of the points halfway through, and I've got sort of an idea about the beginning, and although I do write the story one sentence at a time, when I'm thinking it up, I'm thinking it up all at once.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Comics Journal, 2005
He plans the story’s arc ahead, but writes each sentence sequentially, holding the whole narrative in mind while drafting.
In simple terms: He knows the ending and key points, yet writes line by line.
Key Takeaway
Embrace both big-picture vision and step‑by‑step execution.
Themes
creativity
process
writing
Mood
focused
reflective
Type
instructional
inspirational
When to use this quote
- novel writing
- screenwriting
- storyboarding
- creative planning
Key Concepts
Narrative structure
incremental creation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you keep the overall arc clear while writing each sentence?
- What techniques help you stay present in the moment?
A Different Perspective
Balancing foresight with moment‑to‑moment decisions can be challenging.
