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“I start drawing, and eventually the characters involve themselves in a situation. Then in the end, I go back and try to cut out most of the preachments.” quote by Anonymous
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“I start drawing, and eventually the characters involve themselves in a situation. Then in the end, I go back and try to cut out most of the preachments.”

Anonymous

About This Quote

Source Blog post: Creative process, 2022

Artists often let characters develop organically, then edit out didactic elements for natural storytelling.

In simple terms: Let characters evolve, then edit.

Key Takeaway

Trust the story’s flow, then refine.

Themes

creativity storytelling editing

Mood

thoughtful analytical

Type

creative reflective

When to use this quote

  • novel writing
  • comic strips
  • animation
  • game design

Key Concepts

narrative emergence authorial control

Questions to Reflect On

  • How much should you intervene?
  • When is it okay to keep the preachments?
A Different Perspective

Too much editing may strip authentic voice.

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