Book Quote by Cassandra Clare
“Whenever I see interesting names, I jot them down. I've found them in lots of different places: on the news, in the phone book, even on hotel registry lists.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Author interview, The Mortal Instruments series, 2010
The author records intriguing names encountered across various sources to inspire characters or ideas.
In simple terms: Collect interesting names for creative use.
Key Takeaway
Keep a name journal for inspiration.
Themes
creativity
writing
observation
Mood
curious
reflective
Type
practical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- writing
- brainstorming
- worldbuilding
- research
Key Concepts
character development
inspiration
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you decide which names to keep?
- What patterns emerge in the names you collect?
A Different Perspective
May lead to reliance on random names rather than meaningful ones.
